The Lord of the Flies 1
DAILY DOUBLE! Who are the first 2 characters we meet at the start of the novel?
Ralph and Piggy
How did the boys end up on the island?
Plane crash
Who is elected chief?
Ralph
Which two boys are having a power struggle in Chapter 3?
Ralph and Jack
What do the broken glasses symbolize?
Breaking of civilization
Early in the novel, Piggy feels betrayed by Ralph. Why?
Ralph told the others his insulting nickname
What do the boys use to start a fire?
Piggy's glasses
What does Simon mean when he says maybe there is a beast?
The beast is inside of them
What does Piggy say they should have done before starting a fire?
Made more shelters
What is the beast in the modern film version?
The sick pilot
What important item does Ralph and Piggy find in the lagoon?
The conch
What's one difference between the book and the modern film?
Crash in the water / Pilot survives / Boy's appearance
Who is the author of Lord of the Flies?
a) Edward Gold
b) Sherlock Holmes
c) Will-I-am
d) William Golding
DAILY DOUBLE! What is the scar?
Site of where the plane crashed
What does the signal fire symbolize?
The boys' desire to be rescued/go home
What does Ralph's father do for a living?
Commander in the Navy
What rule is associated with holding the conch?
One voice, one person speaks while holding the conch.
Why Ralph elected chief?
because he is the one who blows the conch to gather the scattered boys and he seems the most calm and sensible.
What is the age range of the boys on the island?
6-13 yrs old
What do the boys eat on the island?
Pig / fruit / fish
What happened to the boy with the mulberry colored birthmark, at the end of the chapter?
He is lost in the fire
What is Jack's main goal on the island?
Hunting a pig
Who has been building shelters?
Ralph and Simon only
What is happening in the world at this time in the story?
WW III
The twin boys on the island are named:
Sam n Eric