Reading Log Ch. 1-2 of Outsiders- Due Tuesday, Sept. 23

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The Outsiders
Reading Log Chapters One and Two Due Tuesday, September 23, 2014

Please answer the question in complete sentences. Questions are 5 points each and will be graded for depth and thoughtfulness, neatness, punctuation, and adherence to the deadline.)

1. How does Ponyboy initially describe himself?




2. Why does Ponyboy like going to the movies alone?  What can the reader infer about Ponyboy from this detail?





3. How does Ponyboy differ from his brothers?




4. Describe Soda and his relationship with Ponyboy. (Include the physical description on pages 7-8).




5. What appears to be the underlying difference between Socs and Greasers?




6. What happens to Ponyboy after the movies?






7. How does Ponyboy describe Darry’s eyes? What does this reveal about Darry’s nature? (p. 6)



8. What is the difference between tough and tuff?


9. What is Ponyboy’s perception of Darry’s feelings for him? Do you think this is accurate? Explain.






10. How do the boys get into the Nightly Double? Why do they opt for this method?





11. Why do you think Dally uses vulgar language with the girls at the movie?





12. What rule do the Greasers follow besides “stick together”? (p. 29) How do you think these rules came to be?







13. Describe the attack on Johnny. Why do you think the attack was so traumatic?






14. Characterize Cherry Valance (both externally and internally).




15. What do you think Cherry is implying when she says, “Things are rough all over”?