Outsiders book questions:

1) When Ponyboy and Johnny were at the park they were in Greaser territory. Why do you think the Socs crossed this invisible boundary and went to the park to fight the boys?

2) When Johnny tells Dally about killing Bob, Dally grins and replies, "Good for you." Why do you think Dally responded like this? (Page 60)

3) At the end of Chapter 5, Ponyboy recites a poem called, "Nothing Gold Can Stay." What does the poem mean (think about theme) ? Can you relate it to something in life?

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Marina

13 December, 07:10

Outsiders book questions:

1) When Ponyboy and Johnny were at the park they were in Greaser territory. Why do you think the Socs crossed this invisible boundary and went to the park to fight the boys?

2) When Johnny tells Dally about killing Bob, Dally grins and replies, "Good for you." Why do you think Dally responded like this? (Page 60)

3) At the end of Chapter 5, Ponyboy recites a poem called, "Nothing Gold Can Stay." What does the poem mean (think about theme) ? Can you relate it to something in life?

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Phoenix Mullins · Answer 1

1) Because they got mad for them hanging out with Cherri

2) Because Dally wanted Johnny to become independent and fight for himself. He was proud he showed his anger to the Socs, and so he would be less sensitive and weak.

3) It symbolizes how it's a new change/beginning for them. Similar to the sunset which Johnny and PB watched, it says nothing gold can stay because they seemed like they were stuck depending on the other members when suddenly they must fight for themself.