"The Outsiders"
Chapter 8
1) Why was it important that Johnny be able to see Gone With The Wind when he woke up?
2) Do you agree with Johnny's decision not to see his mother? Explain why or why not.
3) Judge the following statement, and explain your thinking: "The only thing that keeps Darry from bein' a Soc is us."
4) What was Two-Bit's "showpiece"? What does this word mean in this context?
5) Why was Two-Bit's "showpiece" so important to him?
6) What qualities did Cherry admire both in Bob and in Dally?
"The Hill"
Chapter 15 (Morning)
1) Jared realizes that Kyle's calmness has been like an anchor to him. What could have caused Jared to only realize this now?
2) Describe the two natural remedies and tools that Kyle uses, and how they work.
3) Jared also realizes that everything he normally relies on is useless. Explain why this realization could be important for Jared's growth as a character. Use evidence from the text to support your thinking.
4) Add to the list of reasons why Jared believes he will never be friends with Kyle.
5) Jared and Kyle both discuss how they feel they lost their families. Compare and contrast their stories.
6) Why would Kyle tell Jared, without Jared questioning, "Don't even think that Dad was the drunk."? How does this relate to stereotypes of First Nations people? Explain.
7) Explain "survivor's guilt".
8) What do Jared and Kyle say they feel attracted to at the end of the chapter?
Chapter 16 (A Tribe)
1) What caused Jared to feel shocked at the beginning of the chapter? Why is this significant?
2) Explain the Cree belief about tribes according to Kyle.
3) Explain the significance of Jared describing the boys as "A Tribe of two." How could this tie into the character growth seen in Chapter 15?
4) Kyle tells Jared something important about the wolverine. What is it? Why would the wolverine be following around Jared and Kyle?
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