Outsiders Background Flashcards
1
Q
Who wrote the Outsiders?
A
S.E. Hinton or Susan Eloise Hinton
2
Q
When was she born?
A
1948
3
Q
Where was her hometown where she was raised?
A
Tulsa, Oklahoma
4
Q
When was it written? How old was she? What was its special meaning?
A
- She was 16 years old. It was her first novel
5
Q
Where are all of her novels set?
A
Tulsa, Oklahoma
6
Q
What were popular music trends?
A
The Beatles, Elvis Presley, and Hank Williams
7
Q
What were popular hangout places?
A
Drive-in Movie Theaters
8
Q
Who was a famous movie star known for his good looks and acting ability
A
Paul Newman
9
Q
What was a popular sports car mentioned in The Outsiders
A
The Corvair
10
Q
What was Oklahoma considered
A
Part of the Southwest
11
Q
A knife
A
Blade
12
Q
Something modified for appearance (usually cars)
A
Souped up
13
Q
Get beaten up
A
Get jumped
14
Q
Understand
A
Dig
15
Q
Do something/go somewhere alone
A
Lone it
