Identity & Belonging (Junior Cert English): Quizzes
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What is the central theme explored in The Outsiders?
What is the central theme explored in The Outsiders?
Identity & belonging
How are Greasers perceived by society in the novel?
How are Greasers perceived by society in the novel?
As troublemakers, poor & outsiders
How are Socs characterised in The Outsiders?
How are Socs characterised in The Outsiders?
Wealthy, privileged & emotionless
Which characters help Ponyboy realise stereotypes don't define individuals?
Which characters help Ponyboy realise stereotypes don't define individuals?
Cherry & Randy
According to Randy, why did Bob struggle with his identity?
According to Randy, why did Bob struggle with his identity?
Lack of guidance
What activities show Ponyboy doesn't fit the Greaser stereotype?
What activities show Ponyboy doesn't fit the Greaser stereotype?
Reading, sunsets & school
What does Johnny mean when he tells Ponyboy to 'Stay gold'?
What does Johnny mean when he tells Ponyboy to 'Stay gold'?
Stay true to himself, not harden
Which Greasers lack real support at home, making the gang their family?
Which Greasers lack real support at home, making the gang their family?
Johnny & Dally
What unites the Greasers despite their differences?
What unites the Greasers despite their differences?
Loyalty, friendship & shared struggles
What happens to Dally after Johnny dies?
What happens to Dally after Johnny dies?
He feels he has nothing left to live for
What does Ponyboy realise about identity by the end of the novel?
What does Ponyboy realise about identity by the end of the novel?
People are more than their labels
According to the novel, what truly shapes identity?
According to the novel, what truly shapes identity?
Choices & values