About the Book
Who is the author of Lord of the Flies?
William Golding
Eccentric
unconventional and strange
Who is the "fair-haired" boy first introduced in the beginning of the novel?
Ralph
Before being rescued, what is Jack's goal?
To kill a pig
In Chapter 5, when do the boys think the beast comes out?
Only at nighttime
What war inspired the writing of Lord of the Flies?
World War II
embroil
to involve in conflict or difficulty
What is the title of the second chapter?
Fire on the Mountain
What is the main conflict between Jack and Ralph in Chapter 3?
Jack wants to hunt and Ralph wants to build shelter.
Who first notices the beast from air?
Sam and Eric
What nationality is the author of this novel?
English/British
chastisement
to punish or to scold
Jack wants to be in charge because he is in charge of what group of kids?
The choir boys
With what two things do Jack and his hunters paint their faces with?
Clay and charcoal (blood in the film)
What "beast" comes from the air in Chapter 6?
A parachutist (dead soldier)
This novel uses ______________, which means it uses objects to represent other figurative meanings.
Symbolism
expression of grief or sorrow
lament
How do the boys call meetings?
With the use of a conch
What do the boys see in chapter 4 that could have meant rescuing to the boys?
A ship
How did Sam and Eric exaggerate what they saw?
They say it had teeth, claws, and wings.
What were the occupations of the author? Name both of them.
Royal Navy & Classic Literature Teacher at an all boys school.
impossible to understand
inscrutable
What does Piggy suggest they should've done before starting a fire?
They should've make shelters
What do the hunters chant after killing the pig?
"Kill the pig. Cut her throat. Bash her in."
Why did Ralph refuse to blow the conch to reassemble the boys when the meeting ends in chaos?
If the boys did not return, it would confirm Ralph's loss of leadership.