Plot
How do the boys end up stranded on the island?
Plane Crash
What is the one thing Jack wants to accomplish on the island before the boys are rescued?
Kill a pig
What war is going on during the time the story takes place?
World War II
What item on the island symbolizes order, structure, and civilization?
Conch Shell
Which vocab word means "having or showing a wish to do evil or harm to others"?
Malevolent
How many boys die on the island?
Three (Simon, Piggy, and boy with the birthmark)
Which character suggests "the beast" is the boys themselves?
Simon
Author, William Golding, served in what branch of the military?
The Navy
What on the island symbolizes "rescue" and "safety"?
The fire
Which vocab word means "slightly warm or showing very little emotion"?
Tepid
Which character kills Piggy by pushing a boulder on him?
Roger
What is Jack's last name? (This is how he is first introduced)
Merridew
Author, William Golding, is from what country?
England
Which character's name means "the one who supplants"?
Jack
Which vocab word means "attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt; secretive"?
Furtive
While on fire watch, why don't Sam and Eric see the parachute trooper land on top of the mountain?
They were sleeping.
What kind of store does Piggy's aunt own?
Candy Store
Which two boys believe "the beast" is something that comes from the sea?
Maurice and Percival
What does Simon's name mean in Hebrew?
"Listener"
Which vocab word means "the state of being actively opposed or hostile towards someone or something"?
Enmity
It becomes clear Jack is a very cruel and ruthless ruler when he ties up and beats which character for no particular reason?
Wilfred
In the beginning of the story, Jack believes he should be chief because he says he can sing what note?
C Sharp
What year was the book originally published?
1954
What Greek word does the phrase "Lord of the Flies" derive from that means "Devil" or "Evil"?
Beelzebub
Which vocab word's antonyms are "quiet, soft, and calming"?
Strident