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Chapter 10 Summary of The Outsiders

Ponyboy struggles to accept the deaths of his best friend Johnny and fellow Greaser Dally. Ponyboy's relationship with his brother Darry continues to improve, as shown by their civil discussions. The judge decides to let the Curtis brothers stay together as a family instead of placing Ponyboy in foster care, recognizing the importance of keeping them united.

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Chapter 10 Summary of The Outsiders

Ponyboy struggles to accept the deaths of his best friend Johnny and fellow Greaser Dally. Ponyboy's relationship with his brother Darry continues to improve, as shown by their civil discussions. The judge decides to let the Curtis brothers stay together as a family instead of placing Ponyboy in foster care, recognizing the importance of keeping them united.

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The Outsiders Chapters 10-12 Study Guide 1. For each of the following causes, list several effects that result from the incident. Dallas Winston watches Johnny Cade die at the age of 16 years old due to severe injuries that he sustained while saving a group of school children who were trapped in a burning church.

Ponyboy cannot accept the fact that his best friend, Johnny Cade, has died and that his buddy, Dally Winston, was gunned down by the police.

Sodapop Curtis is constantly dragged into the middle of arguments between his brothers, Pony and Darry.

2. There is evidence that the relationship between Pony and Darry is improving. Give at least TWO specific examples from these three chapters that support this idea.

3. The judge makes a decision to let the Curtis family stay together. If you were that judge, would you have removed Pony and placed him in foster care or would you have let them stay together? Explain your decision.

4. The letter that Johnny writes to Pony has a very strong impact on him? How does it change Ponys attitude and behavior?

5. Go back to page 77 and reread the poem there. How does this poem reflect/explain/symbolize Johnnys short life? Use specific words and phrases in your analysis.

6. Now that you are done reading the novel, would you recommend the book to others? Why or why not?

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