Lord of the Flies Chapter 1 Quiz

What do the boys have that is the symbol of authority in the society they form? 

• A conch shell
• A British flag
• A Bible
• A tree branch

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What animal do they encounter?

• Bear
• Bobcat
• Pig
• Wild turkey

How does the author characterize Piggy as someone who is weaker and less capable than the other boys?

• Piggy is less intelligent than the others. 
• Piggy has asthma, wears glasses, and is overweight. 
• Piggy is the youngest boy on the island. 
• Piggy is quiet and shy. 

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Who do the boys elect as chief?

• Ralph
• Jack
• Piggy
• Simon

This character faints and Jack Merridew tells the other choir members to ignore him.

• Simon
• Henry
• Maurice
• Piggy

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What does Piggy suffer from?

• Asthma
• Diabetes
• Epilepsy
• Heat Disease 

Why is Ralph excited about being stranded on the island?

• Becoming leader of the boys
• Having Piggy as his best friend
• No grown ups
• An endless supply of food

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Why didn’t Jack kill the pig the found stuck in the creepers?

• He forgot to bring his knife. 
• He was afraid of the blood and of killing something. 
• He doesn't believe in killing animals.
• Ralph and Simon convinced him to let it go. 

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How did the boys happen to come to the island?

•  They were on a Scout camping trip.
• They were shipwrecked during a sailboat race.
• They were ejected from a flaming airplane.
• They had stolen a boat and were running away from school. 

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How does the author’s physical description of Jack contrast with his description of Ralph?

• Ralph is described as being short, and Jack is described as being tall. 
• Ralph is described as good-looking, and Jack is described as ugly.
• Ralph has red hair, and Jack has blond hair. 
• Ralph is overweight, and Jack is athletic.