CHAPTERS 5-6
THE OUTSIDERS
Questions
VERTICAL SENTENCE
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Groggy: Not fully awake
I had never slept so soundly. I was still groggy.
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Reluctantly: unwillingly, struggling againt
“Gee thanks.” I put the book down
reluctantly. I wanted it to start it right again.
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Imploringly: beseechingly
I looked at Johnny imploringly
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Sullenly: gloomily, somber
I leaned back next to him sullenly. “I guess so.”
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Eluded: escaped, avoided
I was trying to find the meaning poet had in mind, but it eluded me.
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Vital: essential, necessary to life
And it suddenly became real and vital.
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Indignant: disgusted, anger with contempt
“You’re starved?” Johnny was so indignant he nearly
squeaked.
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Gorged: swallow with greediness
Johnny and I gorged on barbecue sandwiches and
banana splits.
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VERTICAL SENTENCE
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Conviction: strong belief
“I was scared,” Johnny said with conviction.
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VERTICAL SENTENCE
CHAPTER 5-6
Inhalation: To breathe into the lungs.
You just keeled over from smoke inhalation and a
little shock . . . .
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1. Why was Pony upset about
getting a haircut?
2. What was Johnny’s favorite part of Gone
With the Wind? Of whom did it remind
him?
3. When Dally finally arrives at the
church, what news does he bring?
4. What did Johnny announce after his
fifth barbecue sandwich?
5. Describe Johnny’s relationship with
his parents.
6. What happened when Johnny, Pony,
and Dally returned to the church?