Lord of the Flies Chapter 3-4

Although Ralph criticizes the boys for their lack of cooperation, does he bear some of the responsibility for the failures of the group to achieve its goals?

• Ralph is partially responsible. He has the desire to bring civilization, but lacks thecompetence to do so. He believes life is too much like a story.
• Ralph is not responsible at all. He has done all he could to get the boys to cooperate, and they have chosen not to.
• Ralph bears a large part of the responsibility. He is not using his leadership abilities in a way that is in the best interests of the whole group
• Ralph bears only a very small part of the responsibility. He is really much to shy andfearful to be able to organize the boys. 

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

How has Jack's personality developed during his stay on the island?

• Jack is developing into a mystic and poet.
• Jack is becoming withdrawn and fearful.
• Jack is degenerating from a civilized boy to a primitive, near animal level.
• Jack is emerging as a clear-headed, well-organized thinker, and a natural leader. 

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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Ralph says of Simon, "He's queer. He's funny." What kind of a boy is Simon?

• Simon is a natural comic. He keeps the group's spirits up with his unfailing sense of humor.
• Simon is a loyal and helpful worker. He likes to be alone to think and feel the beauty of the forest.
•  Simon is becoming more and more violent. He is losing his sense of civilization.
•  Simon is fearful and belligerent. The other boys don't want to be around him. 

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

After Maurice and Roger destroy the littluns' sand castles, Roger stalks the young boy named Henry. When he begins to throw stones, why does Roger just throw near Henry instead of directly at him?

•  Roger is scared off by a noise in the jungle behind him.
• Roger is afraid that the littluns will hit back.
• Maurice tells Roger he (Maurice) will beat him up if he hits any of the littluns. 
• The old laws of school, church, and family still hold him back. 

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

What causes the hunters, who had promised to keep the fire burning, to neglect it and allow it to go out?

• They become more interested in trying to build a canoe.
• They are becoming more savage, and can only think about hunting.
• They think that the other boys will get over their fear of the dark better if there is no light at all for a few nights.
• They are inexperienced and don't really know how to keep it burning. 

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

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Why does Jack paint his face?

• The paint protects his sensitive skin from the sun.
• He thinks it will cheer up the others.
• He uses the paint as a mask to blot out his real self and become a savage.
• He tries to scare the littluns into obeying him. 

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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CCSS.RL.11-12.7