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English 8
The Outsiders Chapter 5 Guided Reading
Due Thursday, 10/3/13
Directions- Answer the questions in complete sentences. You may write directly on this sheet
or staple a piece of looseleaf to this sheet if you prefer. These questions can guide you while
you read or act as a reading check after you have read.
1) Why do judges make delinquents cut their hair? Explain in detail.
2) What makes Johnny think of Dally as “gallant”?
a)
b)
c)
d)
the way he helped the boys hide out
the way he coolly accepted blame for something another gang member did
his success with girls
his good manners
3) How do Ponyboy and Johnny spend their days at the church? Identify three specific things they
do.
4) After spending so much time with him in the church, what does Ponyboy realize about Johnny?
5) On the fifth day who comes for a visit?_________________
What news does he bring? Be specific.
6) The “visitor” brings Ponyboy a letter. Who is it from and what does it say? (Identify at least one
thing written in the letter using a direct quote from the text.)