Lord of the Flies Chapters 1-5

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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Why did Jack think he should be the leader?

• He was head boy and could sing C sharp.
• He was the largest of all the boys.
• He had a loud speaking voice.
• He loved to order people about.

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Who was elected the leader by a vote?

• Jack
• Piggy
• Sam & Eric
• Ralph

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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 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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Why were the boys being evacuated ( on the plane)?

• an atomic bomb was dropped

• they were being kidnapped

• they were banished for misbehaving in their schools

Who has been building shelters?

• Simon and Ralph
• Ralph and Jack
• Simon, Ralph and Piggy
• Ralph

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What term do the leaders use for the younger boys?

• littluns
• little ones
• littlies
• kiddies

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What two labels do they give to the imaginary monster?

• beast and creature
• snake-thing & beastie
• beastie & ogre
• serpent and beast

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What is Ralph upset by?

• He is dying
• Jack is always hunting
• Sam and Eric are being lazy
• Simon is nowhere to be found

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