1. Which of these is a theme that Hinton explores in The Outsiders? A. Doing dangerous things like smoking and driving fast is typical of teenagers.
B. Getting to know people can change your view of them.
C. Growing up without parents allows you more time with friends.
D. Fighting for what you believe is right is always worth it.

2. Which guidelines are used to determine whether a novel is a classic?
A. People in different generations relate to the story.
B. All of these are used to determine whether a novel is a classic.
C. The novel appeals to many different people.
D. The novel is well written.

3. Even though many things about society have changed since 1967 when The Outsiders was published, why are teens today still able to enjoy this novel?
A. They want to learn how people have changed since the 1960s.
B. They want to learn about how people behaved in the past.
C. They can easily relate to the characters and what they are thinking.
D. They find the story interesting even though people are completely different today.