1)With evidence from the text, explain why the text is entitled 'The Outsiders'.
2)We see Ponyboy maturing in the course of the novel. In what way has he matured?
3)Look up the meaning of 'futility' in the dictionary. In what way is there a sense of futility in the text?
4)With evidence from the text, explain how you would feel if you were Ponyboy and two of your friends, Johnny and Dally, have just died?
5)The novel deals with issues commonly faced by adolescents. What are some of the issues? Support your answer with evidences from the text.
6)With evidence from the text, what do you think is the novel's message about violence?