Chapters 1-6
Where did Ralph and Piggy first meet?
They meet near the lagoon after the crash.
How do the boys first realize that there are no adults on the island?
They search the island and discover they are alone.
What object represents the right to speak during meetings?
The conch shell
What animal are the boys trying to hunt?
Pigs
Which boy is elected chief at the first meeting?
Ralph
Who discovers the conch?
Piggy
What do the boys use to call the other survivors to meetings?
The conch shell
What does Ralph believe is important to keep alive?
The signal fire.
What does Jack use to disguise himself while hunting?
Face paint
Which boy is known for carrying a knife and hunting pigs?
Jack
What do Ralph, Jack and Simon discover when they explore the island?
They discover that the island is uninhabited and see a pig.
What important resource does Piggy realize will help the boys start a fire?
His glasses.
Why does Ralph want the boys to build shelters?
To protect themselves and create some order/safety on the island.
What do some of the younger boys claim they are afraid of?
The Beastie
Which character is described as having asthma and needing his glasses?
Piggy
What happened to the little boy who mentioned the "beastie"?
He disappears and is believed to have died.
Why is having a signal fire important?
It could attract ships and help them get rescued.
What TWO things does Jack's group become more interested in than following Ralph's rules?
Hunting and having fun.
Why does Jack become frustrated with himself during the early hunt?
He has an opportunity to kill a pig but hesitates.
Which character is the quiet boy who spends time by himself and is especially connected to nature?
Simon
What causes the boys to believe that the beast might actually exist near the end of Chapter 6?
Sam and Eric claim they saw something moving on the mountain and mistake the dead parachutist for the beast.
What happens to the signal fire when Jack is left in charge AND why?
It goes out because he was too busy hunting to watch the fire.
Why is the conch important beyond simply being a shell? List THREE reasons!
It represents order, authority, rules, and the boys' attempt to maintain civilization.
How does hunting begin to change Jack?
It makes him more violent and focused on power and satisfies his desires rather than following Ralph's rules.
Who said "we've seen the beast with our own eyes! No - we weren't asleep!"
SamnEric