chp 3 quiz Flashcards
According to the book, state 2 ways FROM JACK’S DESCRIPTION that the reader knows the boys have been on the island for an extended period of time.
- ) His hair is considerably longer
2. ) His back is burned & peeling, a mass of freckles
What was described as more oppressive than the heat?
the silence
After days of work, how many shelters were described as in position, but shaky?
2
What 2 boys were working on the building of shelters?
Ralph and Simon
What is now Ralph’s description of the meetings.
They are becoming less and less effective. At meetings the boys are enthusiastic, but when work begins the boys manage to disappear.
Whose eyes are described as bright blue and mad?
Jack’s
According to Ralph, for what 2 reasons are shelters needed?
- ) to allow the littleuns to sleep safely away from the beasties
- ) they need shelter in case the rain comes again
How does jack feel when he’s alone in the jungle hunting?
he feels as if he is the one being hunted
Besides huts, what is an important task or mission for the boys? ( not important to Jack)
keep the signal fire burning
Regarding the pigs, what does Jack think they are doing during the day?
lying lazily in the shade near the mtn. top, just resting
What does Simon do for the littleuns?
he helps them reach fruit that they aren’t able to on their own.
To what kind of place does Simon go? Why do u think he went there?
Simon went to a beautiful place full of butterflies and flowers, he did this to get away from the hysteria of the “camp life”, needed to take a break.
