Ch 1a
How did the boys end up on the island?
Their plane was shot down and they crashed.
How does Ralph think they will be rescued?
His father, who is in the navy, will come and get them.
How do the boys decide on a leader?
They vote.
What rule does Ralph establish in this chapter?
You can speak only if you are holding the conch. Only the chief may interrupt.
How do the boys eventually start a fire?
They use Piggy's glasses.
Describe Ralph's physical features.
He had fair hair, tanned skin, and was built like a boxer.
Describe Piggy's physical features.
He is shorter and very fat.
How does Jack treat the others?
He is domineering towards them.
What does Jack say he'll do if there is in fact a beast on the island?
He says he will hunt it.
What did the boys accidentally do in this chapter?
They let the fire get out of control.
What was Ralph's reaction to being on the island?
He was excited that there were no adults.
What was Piggy's reaction to being stranded?
He was unhappy about it.
They were dressed in black, marched in an orderly way, and had badges.
Ralph.
What does Piggy say they should have done before making fire?
Make shelters.
How does Ralph respond to Piggy's suggestion to have a meeting?
He ignores him.
How does Ralph attract the attention of the other boys on the island?
He blows the conch.
Why do the boys go on an expedition at the end of the chapter?
They wanted to see if they were alone and if they were on an island.
Why do Ralph and Jack get embarrassed in this chapter?
They realize they do not know how to start a fire.
The narrator compares the little boy who first mentions the beast to what animal?
A shrimp.
What had Piggy overheard the pilot say?
The nuclear bomb had killed everyone.
How do the younger boys act when they get there?
They sit down but have trouble sitting still.
How does Simon describe the unusual buds on the bushes they find while exploring the island?
How does the narrator describe the face of the little boy who goes missing in the fire?
He has a mulberry colored birthmark on the side of his face.
Name one of the books Ralph mentions in this chapter.
Treasure Island, Swallows and Amazons, or Coral Island.