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." **My Answer**
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 **My Answer**
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. ** My Answer**
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. **My Answer**
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. ** My Answer**
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. **My Answer**