Vocabulary
This literary device is when a writer makes fun of something serious to point out problems or encourage change.
Satire
What object do Ralph and Piggy use to call the boys together after the plane crash?
The conch
What do the boys do to try to see the Beast?
They climb the mountain.
Who is murdered during the storm in chapter 9?
Simon
Which planet is known as the "red planet?"
Mars
This symbol represents fear, violence, savagery.
Jack's knife, a spear, the Beastie, The Lord of the Flies
Who do the boys choose as the leader?
Ralph
What rule does Ralph impose in chapter 5 about the fire?
That it must stay burning at all times so they can be rescued.
How does the person who dies at the beginning of chapter 9 die?
In the middle of the storm, it's dark and confusing and when he comes out of the forest, they think he's the Beast and murder him.
What is the main ingredient in guacamole?
Avocado
This is a story within a story with a political or emotional message.
Allegory
What important event do the boys miss because the fire went out?
A ship passes by.
It's gruesome to look at and the parachute moves in the wind making it look like it's alive.
What happens to the body of the person who is murdered at the beginning of chapter 9?
His body is carried out to sea.
In the Harry Potter series, which position does Harry play on his Quidditch team?
Seeker
When the boys painted their faces, they found confidence in their anonymity and released their savage sides. Which topic we discussed does this correspond to?
Mob mentality
Jack does something to alter his appearance in chapter 4 to hunt the pigs. What is it?
Paint made from clay.
What gift does Jack leave for the Beast after killing the pig?
The pig's head on a stake as an offering.
What do Jack and his hunters steal from Ralph at the beginning of chapter 10?
Piggy's glasses
Which element on the periodic table has the symbol Fe?
Iron
What is our author's purpose for writing this novel?
To communicate his belief that all men are capable of evil and savagery.
After the fire on the mountain, who is missing?
What happens to Jack and the hunters after splitting from Ralph's group.
The move across the island to Castle Rock and set up their own camp.
What happens at the end of chapter 10 when Ralph tries to call a meeting with the conch?
The boys ignore him. The conch no longer holds authority.
What is the only bird species capable of hovering in place for long periods of time due to rapid wing flapping?
Hummingbird