Lord of the Flies chapter 1-4 flashcard

Front

What is the first action the boys take upon arriving on the island?

Back

They explore the island.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Front

Why does Jack believe he should be the leader?

Back

He was the head choirboy back home.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

How does Jack's attitude toward the conch change in Chapter 4?

Back

He becomes hostile toward the conch and sees it as a threat to his authority.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

Which of the following is NOT a reason why the boys choose Ralph as their leader?

Back

He is the strongest and most skilled hunter.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

What does the boys' hunting ritual in Chapter 4 symbolize?

Back

It symbolizes their growing independence from adult society, shows their increasing skill and confidence as hunters, and demonstrates their innate savagery and desire for violence.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

What does the conch shell represent in 'Lord of the Flies'?

Back

Order, authority, and civilization.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

Who are the main characters introduced in the first four chapters?

Back

Ralph, Jack, Piggy, and Simon.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

What role does Piggy play in the group dynamics?

Back

He represents intellect and reason, often providing logical solutions.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

How does Ralph's leadership style differ from Jack's?

Back

Ralph emphasizes order and cooperation, while Jack focuses on power and dominance.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What is the significance of the fire in the story?

Back

It represents hope for rescue and the boys' connection to civilization.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9