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Lord of the Flies - Ch. 1-3
Lord of the Flies - Ch. 1-3
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9th Grade College Prep Review
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1
How is Piggy revealed as most closely tied to the world of adults?
He wears glasses that make him look older
He uses his intelligence for survival
He is the only one who makes any decisions on the island
He references his auntie constantly
2
What is an antagonist and who is the antagonist of the story?
A character that stands in opposition to protagonist; Ralph
A character that helps the protagonist; Jack
A character who stands in opposition to protagonist; Jack
A character that helps the protagonist; Ralph
3
What do Piggy, Simon, and the littlun with the birthmark have in common?
They all have physical defects
They are not mentioned as much as other characters
All of them are intelligent
They are all unable to help out on the island
4
What is a bower and why does Simon go to it?
A little hut; to escape Jack/Ralph
Pleasant, shady place under trees;to appreciate nature/think
A little hut; to appreciate nature/meditate
Pleasant, shady place under trees; to escape Jack/Ralph
5
What is the historical setting in which this book was written?
WWII/Cold War
Post WWII/Cold War
WWI/Cold War
Post WWI/Cold War
6
What are the two differing goals of the groups?
Finding the beast vs. finding a way off the island
Having fun vs. doing chores
Shedding blood vs. building shelter
Maintaining order & rescue vs. Hunting, food & playing
7
How do Ralph and Jack respond to the question of the "beast"?
Both are unsure of whether or not there is a beast
Ralph = there's no beast;Jack = he'd kill it if it exists
Both ignore the littlun's question about the beast
Both claim there's no beast but that they'd continue looking
8
How would you best describe the group of boys at the beginning of the story?
Scared and helpless in an adultless world
Unable to focus on anything other than their predicament
Civilized and striving to create order
Wanting to compete for ultimate power
9
What question does the littlun with the birthmark raise?
The wild pigs in the forest that can harm them
That he saw a "beastie" on the island
Their lack of food
Their lack of shelter
10
Bonus: Who wrote this novel and when was it published?
William Watsworth; 1948
William Folding; 1958
William Golding; 1954
William Faulkner; 1945
11
What is Ralph's attitude towards Piggy at the end of Chapter 1?
Tells him that he isn't wanted
Befriends him and makes him second in charge
Indifferent and does not value his intelligence
Bullies him by nicknaming him "piggy" for being overweight
12
Why is the "scar" significant? What is it symbolic of?
All of the above make it a significant/an important symbol
Represents the evil the boys bring within them to the island
It represents darkness/evil in an otherwise perfect setting
Some say the novel is an allegory - "scar" of sin in Eden
13
What is the significance of the conch shell?
Both answers A and C are correct
Represents parliamentary order and civilized behavior
It is shiny and pretty but makes a loud, funny noise
Draws the boys together in a unified group
14
What are piggy's glasses symbolic of?
Being able to be used to survive
Intelligence and rational decisions
A physical defect of the character
Near-sightedness
15
Why is fire significant? What is it symbolic of?
It ends up helping them get rescued; a symbol of survival
It is necessary for survival; a symbol of warmth/protection
It is necessary for rescue; A symbol of hope & civilization
It is the first thing they do as a group; a symbol of unity
16
Who is a foil to Ralph?
Jack
Piggy
The littlun
Simon
17
What was the reason that these school boys would have been on a plane in the first place?
Training for the upcoming war
Parents sending them away to boarding school
British evacuation programs due to fear of nuclear warfare
Current warfare in England
18
Which are attributes of Jack?
Red hair
He has red hair, is wearing a black cloak, & has blue eyes
Tall and skinny; athletic build
Black cloak at the beginning
19
How do they start the fire?
The heat of the sun and a shard of glass
Using Piggy's spectacles (glasses)
Rubbing two sticks together
Flint and pinestraw
20
What is a foil?
A literary device used to compare two like things
What you use to wrap leftover dinner in
A character that shows qualities which contrast another
A character that goes against the main character
21
Why is Ralph elected chief?
He is physically the "leader" type
He is the one who blew the conch shell (power)
All of the above play a role in him being elected as chief
Size gives him semblance of adulthood on an adultless island
22
What is the initial reaction to having no grownups on the island?
They are indifferent
They are irate
They are terrified
They are delighted
23
Why is Jack unable to kill the pig?
He is lazy and feels like relaxing instead of hunting
Restrained by the teachings of society; shedding blood=taboo
He is afraid of the pig and of hunting
He wasn't fast enough to catch it and needed more help
24
What two groups are emerging by the end of chapter 3?
Ralph and Piggy vs. Simon and Jack
All of the boys vs. Jack and the choir
Jack/Simon/Piggy vs. Ralph/The Choir
Ralph/Simon/Piggy vs. Jack/The Choir
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What is the "scar" on the island that is repeatedly mentioned?
It is the chior's arrogance and pride that "scars" the group
It is a birthmark on the littlun
It is a giant hole in the forest
It is where the evacuation plane disfigured the island
