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Vocabulary
Violence
Weather
Symbols
100
What is the definition of glum, on page 146?
Feeling/looking dejected
100
On page 149, what do you think the author means when he says Piggy is once again the center of social derision?
Piggy is being made fun of by everyone else
100
At what point in this chapter is the weather most important?
After Simon's death
100
What is the importance of Piggy's glasses in this chapter?
Open for interpretation
200
What is the definition of garlanded on page 149?
Adorned
200
Why does Piggy get so mad when Ralph is spraying him with water? And for what reason?
He does not want his glasses to get dirty
200
On 153, does the wind act as a character when it picks up the "beast" and carries him off the island?
Depending on text evidence either way could be correct
200
How does the author symbolize Jacks power when he asks for a drink on page 150?
Through the authority that he had and the swell of his forearms
300
What is the definition of sauntered on page 150?
To walk slowly, not in a hurry
300
What is the significance of when Piggy gets burnt on page 149?
It emphasized the frenzy that was occuring
300
What do you think it means when the sky is shattered by a blue white scar? Why do you think it keeps reoccurring?
Depend on text evidence
300
What could possibly be the moon beam-bodied creatures on page 152?
The boys
400
What is the definition of phosphorescence?
Light emitted from something without combustion
400
Why did the author make Simon sound like a beast and describe him nonhuman-like?
Open to interpretation
400
Right before Simon dies the storm picks up dramatically, do you think there is a reason?
Without the storm there would have been no effect
400
Why does Rodger always symbolize the pig in the hunters circle?
Answers will vary
500
What is the definition of clamorously? What page is it on?
Making loud and confusing noises. Found on page 151.
500
Why do the boys act so violently towards Simon? What text evidence do you have
They did not know it was Simon and they were caught up in the moment. He was badly beat up.
500
On page 153, why do you think the rain ceases at midnight? Do you think it correlates with Simon's death.
It represents the end of chaos
500
Why do you think that Ralph references the conch against Jack?
It is his only source of power?