The Outsiders

Chapter 7 through 9 questions

  1. Which of the following answers best explains why a police officer escorts Dally and Ponyboy to the hospital at the end of Chapter 9?

    Answer choices for the above question
    A. The police officer thinks that Ponyboy has been in a motorcycle accident and wants to make sure the boys get to the hospital safely.
    B. The police officer wants to make sure that Ponyboy goes straight to the hospital without escaping because he is still wanted for murder.
    C. The police officer thinks that escorting the boys to the hospital will keep them out of trouble.
    D. The police officer wants to feel like he is doing something important because he’s had such a boring night so far.
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A. The police officer thinks that Ponyboy has been in a motorcycle accident and wants to make sure the boys get to the hospital safely.

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