Lord of the Flies: Chapter 1 Quiz Flashcards

1
Q

How did the two boys react to the thought of no adults on the island?

A

the fat boy (Piggy) was alarmed

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2
Q

What most probably happened to the plane in which the boys were passengers?

A

It crashed and was dragged out to sea

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3
Q

Golding served in the navy during WWII. True of False?

A

True

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4
Q

Unfortunately, Golding was never acknowledged for his writing ability. True or False?

A

False

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5
Q

Readers and critics have interpreted LOF in widely varying ways. True of False?

A

True

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6
Q

How does Ralph initially respond to the fat boy (PIggy)?

A

He does not appear very interested

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7
Q

As readers, what do we see that sets Piggy apart from Ralph?

A

He wears specs, he has asthma, he is a “thinker”

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8
Q

What piece of info. does Piggy share w/ Ralph that Ralph finds entertaining?

A

His nickname, Piggy

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9
Q

Ralph is sure that _______

A

His father will come rescue them

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10
Q

Whose idea was it to blow the shell?

A

Piggy’s

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11
Q

Who blew the shell?

A

Ralph

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12
Q

The 1st boy to appear after the conch was blown could be described as _____

A

a child of about 6 w/ a messy face

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13
Q

Samn’Eric were initially described as ___

A

bullet-headed w/ hair like tow, breathing together

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14
Q

the leader of teh choir could be described as ____

A

Demanding and barking orders

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15
Q

Why did Jack feel he should be chief?

A

He was head boy and chapter chorister

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16
Q

What best describes the boys who voted for Jack?

A

They voted w/ dreary obedience

17
Q

Why did the boys decide to explore?

A

To decide whether they were on an island

18
Q

Who eventually went exploring?

A

Ralph, Jack, & Simon

19
Q

Piggy felt badly about Ralph teling the other boys that he was called “Piggy”. How did Ralph respond?

A

Better Piggy than Fatty

20
Q

While exploring, what did the boys discover?

A

Animal tracks