“The Outsiders”
Chapter 9
1) Compare the Greasers with Tim Shepard's gang, and the gang from Brumly.
2) Why did Darry feel hatred for Paul Holden?
3) How did Ponyboy react to Darry's hatred?
4) Who won the rumble? How was the winner determined?
5) Just before he died, Johnny said, "Stay gold, Ponyboy. Stay gold..." What did he mean by this?
“The Hill”
Chapter 17 (The Ridge)
1) Why does Kyle believe that Wesakechak will not kill the Wîhtiko for the boys?
2) Why might Kyle be so upset that Wesakechak is willing to help Jared? Explain.
3) According to Jared, why would Wesakechak be helping the boys? Expain.
4) Why would Kyle feel that Wesakechak is disappointed in him? Explain.
5) What is it that's really happening when the boys hear the wind whispering their names?
6) How do the boys escape the Wîhtiko at the end of the chapter?
Chapter 18 (Water)
1) How does Jared save himself from being frozen by the Wîhtiko's scream?
2) What does "Kinanâskomitin, nisimis" mean? Explain its importance at this point in the story.
3) Compare and contrast how the boys feel about where the other one lives. (e.g., How does Kyle feel about the city?)
4) What is Kyle's plan for getting back to the hill?
5) What happens to Jared as the boys are crossing the marsh?
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