FREE! Click here to Join FunTrivia. Thousands of games, quizzes, and lots more!
The Outsiders Quizzes, Trivia and Puzzles
The Outsiders Quizzes, Trivia

The Outsiders Trivia

The Outsiders Trivia Quizzes

  1. Home
  2. »
  3. Quizzes
  4. »
  5. Literature Trivia
  6. »
  7. Hinton, S. E.

Fun Trivia
The Greasers and the Socs confront each other in S. E. Hinton's coming-of-age novel written when she was a teenager herself.
25 The Outsiders quizzes and 260 The Outsiders trivia questions.
1.
  "The Outsiders" - Chapter 6   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Hola! This quiz is on Chapter 6. If you haven't noticed yet, I plan on making a quiz on every chapter in the book. I'm half way there. Bueno Suerte y Adios!
Easier, 10 Qns, rlke6488, Sep 15 07
Easier
rlke6488
2503 plays
2.
  "The Outsiders" - Chapter 5   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Greetings. This quiz is just questions about Chapter 5 in "The Outsiders". I wish you the best of luck while taking this quiz! Please tell me what you thought of my quiz!
Average, 10 Qns, rlke6488, Dec 31 16
Average
rlke6488
2423 plays
3.
  The Ultimate The Outsiders Quiz   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is my very first quiz. I am also obsessed with "The Outsiders." It is my absolute favorite book of all time. Tell me what you think of this quiz.
Average, 10 Qns, rlke6488, Aug 31 11
Recommended for grades: 7,8,9,10
Average
rlke6488
5841 plays
4.
  The Outsiders 2   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Hello again. For those of you who don't know, I've already written a quiz about "The Outsiders". Take this one and tell me what you think.
Average, 15 Qns, rlke6488, Aug 16 16
Recommended for grades: 7,8,9,10
Average
rlke6488
3156 plays
5.
  "The Outsiders" - Chapter 4    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
It's me again. If you haven't got the drill by now I don't know what to say. These questions are only questions about Chapter 4. I do my best to tell you where you can find it in the chapter. Best of luck to you and tell me what you thought of this quiz.
Average, 10 Qns, rlke6488, Sep 07 18
Average
rlke6488
Sep 07 18
1879 plays
6.
  "The Outsiders" - Chapter 3    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Hello again. You know the drill, the questions on this quiz can only be found in Chaper three. Good luck, have fun, and please tell me what you think.(I love getting mail.)
Average, 10 Qns, rlke6488, Aug 02 17
Average
rlke6488
2135 plays
7.
  "The Outsiders" - Chapter 2    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Hey everyone! Here's my quiz on chapter two. If you don't do well on this I suggest you go back and read the chapter. I gave you clues to where the information can be found in the chapter. Tell me what you think. Good Luck and Have Fun.
Average, 10 Qns, rlke6488, May 16 18
Average
rlke6488
May 16 18
1976 plays
8.
  "The Outsiders" - Chapters 8 and 9   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Let's get ready to rumble! All of these questions are about chapters 8 and 9. I wish you the best of luck and please tell me what you think of my quiz.
Easier, 10 Qns, rlke6488, Sep 15 07
Easier
rlke6488
1524 plays
9.
  "The Outsiders" - Chapter 7    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
All right, so this quiz has ten questions, they're all about Chapter 7; tell me what you think of this quiz, and GOOD LUCK!
Average, 10 Qns, rlke6488, Dec 08 19
Average
rlke6488
Dec 08 19
1894 plays
10.
  The Outsiders Test   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
If you read the book or saw the movie you will probably do alright. "The Outsiders" is by S. E. Hinton.
Average, 10 Qns, shmoobunny182, May 26 11
Average
shmoobunny182
2411 plays
trivia question Quick Question
Why did Ponyboy always remember the poem "Nothing Gold Can Stay" by Robert Frost?

From Quiz ""The Outsiders" - Chapter 5"




11.
  Inside "The Outsiders"   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a basic quiz on the book "The Outsiders" by S.E. Hinton. If you read the book, this quiz should be a breeze.
Easier, 10 Qns, hot_pink, Jan 20 10
Recommended for grades: 7,8,9,10
Easier
hot_pink
2636 plays
12.
  "Outsider" Characters    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Do you know the difference between Ponyboy, Dallas, Sodapop, and Bob? Take this quiz on characters from S.E. Hinton's "Outsiders".
Average, 10 Qns, shs05, Sep 15 07
Average
shs05
1818 plays
13.
  "The Outsiders" (The Book)    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
One of my favorite books is 'The Outsiders'. Here's a quiz about it. It shouldn't be too hard if you've read it.
Average, 10 Qns, bsblover4, Oct 17 20
Average
bsblover4
Oct 17 20
5565 plays
14.
  Outsiders Quiz    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Hey, I really liked this book when we read it for school. I went to this site to do some "Outsiders" quizzes but there were only two. Here is one more. Enjoy!
Easier, 10 Qns, mags13, Jun 07 10
Easier
mags13
4757 plays
15.
  "The Outsiders" for Dummies    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
"The Outsiders" was my all time favorite book. This is going to be a fairly easy quiz for anybody who has ever read the book. If you liked this quiz or the book, please send me a message.
Easier, 10 Qns, kelliannco, Jan 07 11
Easier
kelliannco
1922 plays
16.
  "The Outsiders" - Chapter 1    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
These questions are just about Chapter 1 in "The Outsiders." Good Luck and tell me what you think of the quiz.
Average, 10 Qns, rlke6488, Mar 29 13
Average
rlke6488
2289 plays
17.
  "The Outsiders" - Chapters 10 and 11    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Keep reading, we are almost done. All of the questions here are about Chapters 10 AND 11. I hope you are very much enjoying this in-depth look at each chapter and I hope you do well on this quiz. Good Luck and tell me what you think!
Average, 10 Qns, rlke6488, Sep 21 09
Average
rlke6488
1475 plays
18.
  "The Outsiders" by S.E. Hinton Trivia Quiz    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz about "The Outsiders," by S.E. Hinton. Have fun! :D
Average, 10 Qns, dm_23, May 23 13
Average
dm_23
3026 plays
19.
  The Outsiders Book's Deeply Buried Character Facts    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
These questions will be easy for those who have read the book several times. It got rated 'Very Difficult', but I really don't think they're that hard if you've read it. Give them a try and drop me a line!
Average, 10 Qns, 80sMovieFan, Jul 22 20
Average
80sMovieFan
Jul 22 20
4742 plays
20.
  "The Outsiders" Quotes    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is all about quotes from "The Outsiders" by S.E. Hinton.
Average, 10 Qns, ponyboyluvr228, Feb 13 21
Average
ponyboyluvr228
Feb 13 21
1184 plays
21.
  'The Outsiders' by S.E. Hinton    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Hey Greasers (and Socs). This is a kind of hard quiz for major Outsiders fans! I'm an insanely obsessed fan of the book and the movie, so enjoy the quiz! (This might be hard for you if you didn't read the book thoroughly.)
Average, 10 Qns, OutsidersLover, Aug 05 12
Average
OutsidersLover
438 plays
22.
  "The Outsiders" by S. E. Hinton    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Hello, all! This is my all-time favorite book. This is also my first quiz. I hope you enjoy it! Please send me a message. I'd love to hear from you!
Average, 15 Qns, meg81390, Sep 15 07
Average
meg81390
3310 plays
23.
  "The Outsiders" by S.E Hinton    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is based on the book. Hope you read carefully!
Average, 10 Qns, GoldenGirl64, Aug 08 15
Average
GoldenGirl64
233 plays
24.
  The Outsiders Multiple Choice Quiz    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a very good book, by SE Hinton. I hope you will enjoy the quiz and send feedback. Have fun!
Average, 10 Qns, LilyPotter12, Mar 29 13
Average
LilyPotter12
1636 plays
25.
  The Black-Handled Switchblade    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
If you have read "The Outsiders" by S. E. Hinton, chances are, you know the famous black-handled switchblade. But do you know ABOUT it? Well, let's find out!
Average, 10 Qns, SunnySnake, Jun 07 14
Average
SunnySnake
202 plays
Related Topics
  American Literature [Literature] (53 quizzes)


The Outsiders Trivia Questions

1. Well, let's start at the beginning. Who owns the switchblade?

From Quiz
The Black-Handled Switchblade

Answer: Two-Bit

Two-Bit does, in fact, own it. He's very proud of it, and shows it off to every new person he meets. He rarely uses it in fights, though; Two-Bit uses his pocketknife when he needs a legit knife.

2. Who is the narrator of the book?

From Quiz "The Outsiders" by S.E Hinton

Answer: Ponyboy

Ponyboy Curtis is the main character and narrator of the book. He is youngest of the gang, and feels like he's different from his friends.

3. What is Sodapop's middle name?

From Quiz 'The Outsiders' by S.E. Hinton

Answer: Patrick

His full name is Sodapop Patrick Curtis. Michael is Ponyboy's middle name, and Shaynne is Darry's. This information is in the very end of the book, when Ponyboy is trying to write his theme. He ended up just writing names across the paper and drawing horses across it. He was out of ideas for his theme, he had tried to write about his father but it was just too painful.

4. Who said this quote? "Your out of your territory, you better watch it."

From Quiz "The Outsiders" Quotes

Answer: Johnny

Johnny said this quote. Randy replied with, "No, you better watch it."

5. Who wrote the poem "Nothing Gold Can Stay"?

From Quiz The Outsiders

Answer: Robert Frost

This poem really interested Johnny. A line from this poem ended up being his last words.

6. Who narrates the story?

From Quiz The Outsiders

Answer: Ponyboy

"The Outsiders" is told in first person by Ponyboy Curtis.

7. Who drove Ponyboy home the night Johnny died?

From Quiz "The Outsiders" - Chapters 10 and 11

Answer: a nice man

After Johnny died, Dally bolted out and Ponyboy was left alone. He was still confused about what had happened and was wondering around for a while. Finally, a kind man came up and drove Ponyboy home safely.

8. What did Johnny want while he was in the hospital?

From Quiz "The Outsiders" - Chapters 8 and 9

Answer: another copy of "Gone with the Wind"

Two-Bit and Ponyboy went to visit Dally and Johnny. Johnny asked if he could have another copy of "Gone With The Wind" because the other copy they had burned in the fire.

9. Who is the youngest boy in the book?

From Quiz "Outsider" Characters

Answer: Ponyboy

At 14, Ponyboy was the youngest, being the baby brother of Sodapop and Darry.

10. What does Sodapop sometimes remind Ponyboy of?

From Quiz "The Outsiders" - Chapter 7

Answer: a colt

Some reporters came to the hospital to ask Ponyboy and his brothers some questions. Sodapop liked the attention, but was starting to get sick of the reporters talking to him. Ponyboy then said he reminded him of a long-legged palomino colt that has to get his nose into everything. This is toward the beginning of the chapter.

11. Why was Cherry so mean to Dally, according to Ponyboy?

From Quiz "The Outsiders" - Chapter 6

Answer: She was afraid of loving him

After the boys had finished gagging, Dally finished explaining that Cherry was a spy for the Socs, but was on their side. He also mentioned how Cherry just about really hates his guts. Ponyboy thought it was probably because she didn't want to fall in love with him. Cherry has a tendancy to fall in love with tough guys who usually can get into trouble.

12. Where did Johnny go first thing in the morning, even before Ponyboy woke up?

From Quiz "The Outsiders" - Chapter 5

Answer: store

Ponyboy woke up very late in the afternoon and Johnny wasn't there. Ponyboy then found a note Johnny left in the dust saying "Went to get supplies. Be back soon. J.C." Johnny then came back with bags full of supplies he bought at the store.

13. What is the name of the narrator of the story?

From Quiz "The Outsiders" for Dummies

Answer: Ponyboy

Ponyboy Curtis is the main character and narrator of the story.

14. What did Bob say a Greaser was?

From Quiz "The Outsiders" - Chapter 4

Answer: white trash with long hair

When Ponyboy and Johnny ran away to the park, Bob and his friends caught up with them and wanted to complain to them about "hitting" on their girlfriends. Then conflicts arose and Ponyboy and Bob insult each others' class in society.

15. After the movie, what did they notice about the girls?

From Quiz "The Outsiders" - Chapter 3

Answer: The girls didn't have a ride home

This is mentioned in the very beginning of chapter three. Ponyboy says that after the movie they noticed the girls don't have a ride home. Two-Bit offers to walk them home, they want to call their parents, but they all agree to let Two-Bit drive them home.

16. What color are Ponyboy's eyes?

From Quiz "The Outsiders" - Chapter 1

Answer: greenish-gray

In the very beginning of chapter 1 Ponyboy says he wishes he looked like Paul Newman. He also mentioned he had light-brown, almost red, hair and greenish-gray eyes.

17. What was Ponyboy doing the night he was first attacked by the Socs?

From Quiz The Outsiders 2

Answer: walking home from the movies

In the very beginning of chapter one, Ponyboy is saying he was walking home after going to the movies and he wished for some company. He also mentioned that he didn't want company because he likes going to the movies by himself so he can live the movies with the actors.

18. Who is the narrator of this story?

From Quiz The Outsiders

Answer: Ponyboy

This book is written in first person, narrated by Ponyboy. S.E. Hinton has a male as the main character and narrator because she knows both boys and girls will read a book with a male main character, but not the other way around.

19. Who was killed at the park, and who killed him?

From Quiz Inside "The Outsiders"

Answer: Johnny killed Bob

Johnny killed Bob when Bob was drowning Ponyboy in the fountain. Bob wore many rings. He beat up Johnny, and made him cry. Bob was Cherry's boyfriend.

20. Who does Ponyboy wish he looked like?

From Quiz "The Outsiders" by S. E. Hinton

Answer: Paul Newman

This was said at the very beginning of the book. "When I stepped out into the bright sunlight from the darkness of the movie house, I had only two things on my mind - Paul Newman and a ride home. I was wishing I looked like Paul Newman - he looks tuff and I don't..." C. Thomas Howell played Ponyboy in the movie!

21. What is the main character's name?

From Quiz Outsiders Quiz

Answer: Ponyboy Curtis

Dally is a tough guy, Johnny is Ponyboy's buddy and Ponyboy sometimes can't stand Steve. They are all in the gang with Ponyboy.

22. Which Soc got killed by Johnny?

From Quiz "The Outsiders" (The Book)

Answer: Bob

Johnny had been protecting Ponyboy.

23. How old had Two-Bit been when he was a junior in High School? (Hint: this is mentioned in the first chapter of the book.)

From Quiz The Outsiders Book's Deeply Buried Character Facts

Answer: 18

Two-Bit liked school and was still a Junior at 18. It is stated that 'he never learned anything and just went to keep the teachers busy since their lives are too boring'.

24. How did the owner of the switchblade get it?

From Quiz The Black-Handled Switchblade

Answer: He stole it from a hardware store

Besides his black-handled switchblade, Two-Bit was well known for his shoplifting talent.

25. Where does the book take place?

From Quiz "The Outsiders" by S.E Hinton

Answer: Tulsa

The book takes place mostly in Tulsa, Oklahoma. This is also where the author grew up and attended school. A few chapters however, are set in Windrixville, in an old church on top of Jay Mountain.

26. What did Soda give Dally to give to Ponyboy, along with a letter?

From Quiz 'The Outsiders' by S.E. Hinton

Answer: Half of his paycheck

In Windrixville, Dally said that Soda found Ponyboy's sweatshirt at Buck's, so he gave Dally a letter and half his paycheck to give to Ponyboy. This showed that Sodapop really cared about Ponyboy and was worried about him because the Curtis family didn't really have a lot of money. Soda's letter to Pony was also very nice, though Ponyboy said that he could have improved his spelling.

27. Who was Dally's girlfriend?

From Quiz The Outsiders

Answer: Sylvia

Dally was mad at her for two timing him while he was in jail.

28. What was the name of Soda's old horse?

From Quiz The Outsiders

Answer: Mickey Mouse

Soda always said, "I've got me an ornery pony."

29. Which Greaser originally came from New York?

From Quiz "Outsider" Characters

Answer: Dallas

Dallas had come from New York, which probably explained why he was so tough and hard, having been involved in New York gangs.

30. What was Ponyboy's response when asked what he would want to do right now?

From Quiz "The Outsiders" - Chapter 7

Answer: take a bath

The reporters kept asking the Curtis boys questions and one of the questions Ponyboy was asked was "What would you do right now if you could do anything you wanted?" Ponyboy said "Take a bath."

This is category 17170
play trivia = Top 5% Rated Quiz, take trivia quiz Top 10% Rated Quiz, test trivia quiz Top 20% Rated Quiz, popular trivia A Well Rated Quiz
new quizzes = added recently, editor pick = Editor's Pick editor = FunTrivia Editor gold = Gold Member

Teachers / educators: FunTrivia welcomes the use of our website and quizzes in the classroom as a teaching aid or for preparing and testing students. See our education section. Our quizzes are printable and may be used as question sheets by k-12 teachers, parents, and home schoolers.

 ·  All questions, answers, and quiz content on this website is copyright FunTrivia, Inc and may not be reproduced without permission. Any images from TV shows and movies are copyright their studios, and are being used under "fair use" for commentary and education.