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1. Which line is an example of internal conflict in The Outsiders?
A. "Someone put his hand over my mouth, and I bit it as hard as I could, tasting the blood running through my teeth."
B. "My hair is longer than a lot of boys wear theirs, squared off in back and long at the front and sides."
C. "I was wishing I looked like Paul Newman—he looks tough and I don’—but I guess my own looks aren’t so bad."
D. "I could have waited to go to the movies until Darry or Sodapop got off work."
2. Read this line from The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton.
"It drives my brother Darry nuts when I do stuff like that, 'cause I'm supposed to be smart."
This line reveals which type of conflict?
A. 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
3. A novel’s theme is best defined as
A. the event that takes place in the story.
B. the two opposing forces within the text.
C. the message a text conveys about a topic.
D. the person who drives the action.
4. Which of these is a theme found in The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton?
A. Gentle souls are often disguised by rough exteriors.
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.
5. Read this excerpt from The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton.
"I love Soda more than I’ve ever loved anyone, even Mom and Dad. He’s always happy-go-lucky and grinning, while Darry’s hard and firm and rarely grins at all. But then, Darry’s gone through a lot in his twenty years, grown up too fast. Sodapop’ll never grow up at all. I don’t know which way’s the best. I’ll find out one of these days."
Which universal theme can be found in the excerpt?
A. Hardships are part of life’s journey.
B. Small things make a big difference.
C. Life can sometimes be unfair.
D. Life experiences shape character..
6. Read this excerpt from The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton.
"I had a long walk home and no company, but I usually lone it anyway, for no reason except that I like to watch movies undisturbed so I can get into them and live them with the actors. When I see a movie with someone it’s kind of uncomfortable, like having someone read your book over your shoulder. I’m different that way".
What is a universal theme found in this excerpt?
A. Belonging to a community is important.
B. Being alone is not always a bad thing.
C. Family life is not always easy.
D. Hard work can overcome obstacles.
1. To identify which line is an example of internal conflict in The Outsiders, we need to understand what internal conflict means. Internal conflict refers to a struggle within a character's mind or emotions. In this case, we need to look for a line that shows the character struggling with their own thoughts or feelings. Let's look at the options:
A. "Someone put his hand over my mouth, and I bit it as hard as I could, tasting the blood running through my teeth."
This line describes a physical conflict, not an internal one.
B. "My hair is longer than a lot of boys wear theirs, squared off in back and long at the front and sides."
This line describes the character's appearance and does not suggest any internal conflict.
C. "I was wishing I looked like Paul Newman—he looks tough and I don’—but I guess my own looks aren’t so bad."
In this line, the character expresses a desire to look tough like Paul Newman, which implies some internal conflict regarding his own self-perception and insecurity.
D. "I could have waited to go to the movies until Darry or Sodapop got off work."
This line does not involve any internal conflict.
Based on these options, line C is an example of internal conflict in The Outsiders.
2. To determine the type of conflict revealed in the given line from The Outsiders, we need to understand the different types of conflicts. The options are:
A. Struggle between an individual and another person.
B. Struggle between an individual and the environment.
C. Struggle between an individual and himself.
D. Struggle between an individual and a group of people.
The line "It drives my brother Darry nuts when I do stuff like that, 'cause I'm supposed to be smart" suggests a conflict between the character and himself. The character feels the pressure to be smart and wants to live up to his brother's expectations. Therefore, the correct answer is C, a struggle between an individual and himself.
3. The next question asks for the definition of a novel's theme. Let's break down the options:
A. The event that takes place in the story.
B. The two opposing forces within the text.
C. The message a text conveys about a topic.
D. The person who drives the action.
A novel's theme is the underlying message or main idea that the author wants to convey to the reader. It is a deeper meaning that goes beyond the events or characters in the story. Based on these options, the correct answer is C, the message a text conveys about a topic.
4. Now let's find the theme in The Outsiders. The options given are:
A. Gentle souls are often disguised by rough exteriors.
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.
To identify the theme, we need to look for a recurring idea or message throughout the story. In The Outsiders, one theme that can be found is that gentle souls are often disguised by rough exteriors. Throughout the book, we see that characters like Ponyboy, who may appear tough on the outside, actually have kind hearts. Therefore, the correct answer is A, gentle souls are often disguised by rough exteriors.
5. In the given excerpt from The Outsiders, we need to identify the universal theme. The options are:
A. Hardships are part of life's journey.
B. Small things make a big difference.
C. Life can sometimes be unfair.
D. Life experiences shape character.
A universal theme is a message that can apply to anyone, regardless of their background or circumstances. In the excerpt, the narrator expresses different characteristics of their brothers, and concludes, "I'll find out one of these days." This suggests that life experiences shape character. Therefore, the correct answer is D, life experiences shape character.
6. The final question asks for the universal theme in the given excerpt. The options are:
A. Belonging to a community is important.
B. Being alone is not always a bad thing.
C. Family life is not always easy.
D. Hard work can overcome obstacles.
In the excerpt, the narrator expresses a preference for watching movies alone, stating, "When I see a movie with someone it's kind of uncomfortable, like having someone read your book over your shoulder." This suggests that being alone is not always a bad thing. Therefore, the correct answer is B, being alone is not always a bad thing.