Plot and setting
What happened to the boys before they arrived on the island?
Their plane crashed while they were being evacuated during a war.
Which boy is elected chief?
Ralph
What literary term describes the time and place of a story?
Setting.
What physical condition makes Piggy struggle to keep up with the other boys?
His asthma.
What are the boys eating on the island?
Fruit
What does Ralph's father do for a living?
He is a commander in the Navy.
Which boy wears glasses and helps Ralph understand the situation?
Piggy
What are three things you should look for and annotate while reading Lord of the Flies?
Important moments, character development, and literary terms.
What does Piggy ask Ralph not to tell the other boys, and why?
He asks Ralph not to tell them his nickname because he is embarrassed by it.
What does Piggy call his glasses?
Specs
What object do Ralph and Piggy discover that can call the other boys together?
A conch shell.
Who is the leader of the choir and wants to become chief? First and last name
Jack Merridew.
What is foreshadowing?
Hints or clues about events that may happen later.
What does the boys' excitement about exploring the island suggest about their initial attitude toward being stranded?
They see the island as an adventure and enjoy their freedom before fully recognizing the challenges they face.
How does Jack react when he has the chance to kill the piglet?
He hesitates and does not kill it.
What do Ralph, Jack, and Simon discover when they explore the island?
The island appears to be uninhabited.
Which boy is quiet and thoughtful and faints in the heat?
Simon.
What point of view allows the narrator to reveal the thoughts and feelings of multiple characters?
Third-person omniscient.
At the end of Chapter 1, why does Jack's inability to kill the piglet matter?
It reveals a moment of hesitation that contrasts with his desire to be seen as strong and capable, setting up his later development.
What position does Jack hold before the boys arrive on the island?
Head of the choir
Why must the boys organize themselves on the island?
There are no adults to take care of them or make decisions.
How are Ralph and Jack different?
Ralph focuses on organizing the group, while Jack is competitive and wants power.
How does Jack's desire to become chief foreshadow future events?
It suggests that Jack and Ralph may struggle for power.
What does Piggy reveal about his family life when he talks to Ralph?
His parents are dead, and he was raised by his aunt.
What is Piggy's aunt's profession?
She owns a candy store.