Characters
What are the twins' names?
Sam and Eric
a particular look, action, or vocal intonation indicating something such as a thought or feeling
Expression
as far as one knows
Apparently
Who is elected chief of the island?
Ralph
How do the boys make the fire? Why do they make the fire?
They make the fire with Piggy's glasses and they make the fire to produce smoke to have a signal that they are on an island.
What character is fat, wears glasses, and is the most intelligent.
Piggy
anger at something that is unfair, whether real or perceived
Indignation
the act of making a counter-accusation against the accuser
Recrimination
How did the boys get on the island?
A plane crash caused by an atomic bomb.
What does Ralph prioritize as the most important thing?
Building a fire and keeping it going.
What character is described as good-looking and athletic?
Ralph
in a manner that keeps something hidden or concealed
Obscurely
with deep hatred or scorn
Contemptuously
Why does Jack hesitate when he goes to kill the pig?
He is forced to confront the moral implications of killing a life, whether animal or human, regardless of instinct and survival.
What happens to the fire they build at the end of chapter 2?
It increases in size and burns the island.
Who is the character who has a desire to kill?
Jack
in spite of; without being affected by
Despite
proper
Decorous
What does the conch shell represent?
Order and authority
Who gets lost at the end of chapter 2?
The littlun who complained about the beastie.
What character can be described as a small and skinny boy with dark hair and bright eyes?
Simon
the quality of unrestrained joy and energy
Ebullience
a small amount
Trace
What do the boys claim the beastie was?
They claim that the littlun was just dreaming and that there is no beastie.
Who suggests that there ought to be more rules on the island?
Piggy