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Who did Ralph meet first on the island?
Piggy
100
What major historical event caused the boys to come to the island
World War 2, the children being evacuated.
100
What is the overall theme of the first 4 chapters?
friendship
100
The Jews were met with oppressive behavior from the Nazis. What does
oppressive
mean?
Harsh or Severe
100
What did the boys call the strip of dead land where the plane crashed on the island?
The Scar
200
What do the boys call the twins?
Samneric
200
What word means the same as antagonism?
Hostility
300
Which of the boys regularly sneaks off to his hideout?
Simon
300
What happens immediately after the boys meet for the first time?
They light the fire.
400
Who was with Jack when he went to paint his face?
Roger
400
What event happened that caused all the boys to gather on the platform?
Ralph blew the conch shell
500
Which littlun had sand kicked into his eyes by Maurice?
Percival
500
After what major event did Ralph call a meeting to speak about how nobody is getting any work done?
Jack caught the pig/The fire went out as the ship sailed past
500
What theme does the author imply when Ralph calls the boys to gather?
companionship/friendship/leadership
500
What does the word
vicissitudes
mean?
Hardships
500
Where did the boys find the conch?
In the lagoon by the platform.