The outsiders read to understand chapter 4: cause and effect directions: in chapter 4, several major events occur. each one builds on a previous event leading to a chain reaction that finishes with johnny and ponyboy in very serious trouble. complete the cause and effect chart below showing the relationship between events in the chapter. the first example, for the end of chapter3, is completed for you. do three more. event darry yells at ponyboy and hits him. caused by… ponyboy fell asleep in the park and gets home long after curfew. leads to… ponyboy runs back to the park and wakes up johnny.