“It drives my brother Darry nuts when I do stuff like that, ‘cause I’m supposed to be smart.”
1. This line reveals which type of conflict?
(a) struggle between an individual and another person **
(b) a struggle between an individual and the environment
(c) a struggle between an individual and himself
(d) a struggle between an individual and a group of people
“I heard a muttered curse got slugged again, and they were stuffing a handkerchief in my mouth.”
2. Which statement best describes the conflict in this excerpt?
(a) This is an example of a conflict between Ponyboy and his feelings
(b) This is an example of a conflict between Ponyboy and his environment
(c) This is an example of the conflict between Ponyboy and some West- siders **
(d) this is an example of a conflict between pony boy and some East- siders
3. Which of these is the theme found in The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton?
(a) Gentle souls are often the disguised by rough exterior
(b) rich kids and poor kids will never get along
(c) walking home alone will only lead to trouble **
(d) watching a movie with someone can be uncomfortable
These are all correct until the final one, Which may be correct, But i haven't read this piece, So im not sure.
To answer the questions, we can look for clues within the provided excerpts from the book "The Outsiders" by S.E. Hinton. Let's break down each question:
1. To determine the type of conflict revealed in the first line, we need to analyze the given information. The line mentions that the speaker's actions drive their brother Darry nuts because the speaker is supposed to be smart. This indicates a struggle between an individual (the speaker) and another person (their brother Darry). Therefore, the correct answer is (a) struggle between an individual and another person.
2. In this excerpt, Ponyboy hears a muttered curse, gets slugged, and has a handkerchief stuffed in his mouth. To identify the conflict, we need to consider the parties involved. The conflict is between Ponyboy and "some West-siders." From the given options, the most fitting answer is (c) This is an example of the conflict between Ponyboy and some West-siders.
3. To determine the theme in "The Outsiders," we can look for recurring ideas or messages within the book. From the provided options, "walking home alone will only lead to trouble" is the option that aligns with a prevalent theme in the story. Throughout the book, various characters face challenges and dangerous situations when they are alone. Therefore, the correct answer is (c) walking home alone will only lead to trouble.
It's important to note that while these answers are based on the provided excerpts and general knowledge of the book, for a thorough analysis and accurate interpretation, it is best to read the book in its entirety.