Question

homework 4.11 the outsiders, pg. 80 - 90 directions: read pages 80 - 90 (ch. 5 - 6 “hey, dally!” to “the church was on fire!”). then, answer the questions below: 1. how do the boys change their appearances, so they won’t be recognised? 2. write down three important noticings (and page numbers) from tonight’s reading. include their significance in the second box. noticing (evidence) + pg #s significance

Explanation:

1. For question 1, the answer is based on the text The Outsiders: Ponyboy cuts and bleaches his hair, and Johnny cuts his hair short to avoid being identified by the police after their involvement in Bob's death.
2. For question 2, the noticings are key details from pages 80-90 of The Outsiders, with significance tied to character development and plot progression:

• The first noticing shows the boys' commitment to hiding their identities.
• The second highlights Ponyboy's internal conflict and connection to his past.
• The third sets up the major crisis that drives the next part of the plot.

Answer:

1. Ponyboy cuts his long hair and bleaches it blonde, while Johnny cuts his dark hair short, altering their recognizable Greaser appearances so they cannot be linked to the incident with Bob.

2.

Noticing (EVIDENCE) + Pg #s	Significance
Ponyboy recites Gone with the Wind to Johnny (pg. 86)	Reveals Ponyboy's love for literature and how he uses it to connect with Johnny, showing their deep bond.
The boys discover the church is on fire (pg. 89)	Triggers a selfless act from Ponyboy and Johnny, shifting their status from runaways to heroes and advancing the plot.