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The Black-Handled Switchblade Trivia Quiz

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!

A multiple-choice quiz by SunnySnake. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
SunnySnake

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
368,238

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
202

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Question 1 of 10

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

Ponyboy

Steve

Two-Bit

Dally

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Question 2 of 10

2. How did the owner of the switchblade get it? Hint

He stole it from Tim Shepard

He found it on the floor in a bar

His dad gave it to him before walking out on their family

He stole it from a hardware store

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Question 3 of 10

3. Two chapters after the switchblade is introduced, it is used. When? Hint

After Ponyboy is jumped and Two-Bit fends the Socs off

After the drive in, as the greasers are jumped

After the drive-in, as the greasers are walking home

Before the drive-in, as they're walking to the movie theater

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Question 4 of 10

4. The switchblade disappears from the book for a long time, and it is lightly mentioned the next time it's used. What's the situation? Hint

It is mentioned jokingly in a conversation

Two-Bit is sharpening it while Ponyboy does the dishes

Two-Bit shows off how sharp it is to the other gang members

Ponyboy puts it under his pillow as he goes to bed

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Question 5 of 10

5. Near the climax of the book, the switchblade becomes really important when a gang member borrows it. Who borrows it? Hint

Steve

Sodapop

Darry

Dally

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Question 6 of 10

6. Why does whoever borrowed Two-Bit's switchblade borrow it? Hint

To kill the greasers who jumped Johnny

To threaten the nurse with to get out of the hospital

Because he feels secure with it

Just to make fun of Two-Bit

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Question 7 of 10

7. After Two-Bit lends his switchblade to its borrower, it is very briefly mentioned. When? Hint

Before the rumble, as Ponyboy is contemplating the situation

Before the rumble, as Two-Bit shows it off to someone from another gang

Before the rumble, as one of the others comments on it

During the rumble, when Two-Bit accidentally pulls it out

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Question 8 of 10

8. Does Dally use the switchblade at the rumble?

Yes

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Question 9 of 10

9. The last time the switchblade is seen, Dally and Ponyboy are at the hospital again. What are they using it for? Hint

To threaten the doctor into letting them see Johnny

To confiscate it before the cops find it

To return it to Two-Bit

To give it to Johnny before he dies

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Question 10 of 10

10. And let's finish up at the end. Two-Bit loses the switchblade. How? Hint

It is taken away with Dally's body

Dally loses it while running from the cops

Dally tosses it into a ditch after he runs away from the hospital after seeing Johnny

The police arrest Dally and take the blade

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Well, let's start at the beginning. Who owns the 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. How did the owner of the switchblade get it?

Answer: He stole it from a hardware store

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

3. Two chapters after the switchblade is introduced, it is used. When?

Answer: After the drive-in, as the greasers are walking home

Dally, Johnny, Ponyboy, Two-Bit, Cherry, and Marcia are walking to Two-Bit's house to pick up his car so he can drive the girls home when they are confronted by the Socs, who think that the greasers are picking up their girlfriends. Two-Bit pulls his switchblade out to defend himself.

4. The switchblade disappears from the book for a long time, and it is lightly mentioned the next time it's used. What's the situation?

Answer: Two-Bit is sharpening it while Ponyboy does the dishes

After Ponyboy returns home from Windrixville, he's sick and can't come to school yet. Two-Bit volunteers to babysit him. When the switchblade is mentioned, Ponyboy is doing the dishes and Two-Bit is sharpening it.

5. Near the climax of the book, the switchblade becomes really important when a gang member borrows it. Who borrows it?

Answer: Dally

Dally borrows it while he's in the hospital, and puts it under his pillow.

6. Why does whoever borrowed Two-Bit's switchblade borrow it?

Answer: To threaten the nurse with to get out of the hospital

Dally borrows Two-Bit's switchblade to get out of the hospital and to the rumble.

7. After Two-Bit lends his switchblade to its borrower, it is very briefly mentioned. When?

Answer: Before the rumble, as Ponyboy is contemplating the situation

Ponyboy is thinking about the rumble and all of the greasers there. He describes them as lean and slouchy, then comments that most of the guys from the other gangs look nervous about the no-weapons rule. Then, he mentions that unlike the Shepard gang, who fight with whatever they can get their hands on, his gang doesn't hurt anyone and just uses their knives for show. "Like Two-Bit with his black-handled switch."

8. Does Dally use the switchblade at the rumble?

Answer: No

He doesn't. The rumble was just a skin fight (no weapons), and the only reason Dally borrowed it was to get there.

9. The last time the switchblade is seen, Dally and Ponyboy are at the hospital again. What are they using it for?

Answer: To threaten the doctor into letting them see Johnny

Dally uses the switchblade to threaten the doctor, and the doctor lets them in, but only because they were Johnny's friends, not because of the blade.

10. And let's finish up at the end. Two-Bit loses the switchblade. How?

Answer: It is taken away with Dally's body

Dally raised his unloaded gun at the policemen, and they shot him, killing him. When they take his body away, the switchblade is taken with it.

Source: Author SunnySnake

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