1. Why do authors use symbols?
A. to show how a character is like an object
B. to draw attention to an idea or belief
C. to complicate the conflicts in the story
D. to make the plot more interesting

2. What is one of the best ways to identify a symbol?
A. Look at how minor characters react toward the object or detail.
B. Revisit the plot sequence to see how it relates to the theme.
C. Find a theme and then look for an object that highlights that theme.
D. Look for an object or detail that the author refers to repeatedly.

3. Which of the following objects is a symbol in The Outsiders?
A. sunsets
B. the movies
C. chocolate cake
D. the park

4. How does Hinton use the greasers' long, greasy hair as a symbol?
A. to show that the greasers live in an unclean and unhealthy environment
B. to indicate that the greasers do not care about their appearance or reputations
C. to show the greasers’ rebellious nature and how they are different from the Socs
D. to indicate that the greasers are too poor to buy shampoo and get hair cuts.