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Lord of the Flies chapter 3 and 4

Authored by Lesley Luft

English

10th Grade

14 Questions

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Lord of the Flies chapter 3 and 4
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This quiz focuses on chapters 3 and 4 of William Golding's *Lord of the Flies*, targeting 10th grade students studying classic literature. The questions assess students' comprehension of plot details, character development, conflict analysis, and thematic interpretation within these pivotal chapters. Students need strong reading comprehension skills to track character motivations and actions, particularly the growing tension between Ralph and Jack's leadership styles. They must demonstrate analytical thinking to understand symbolism, such as Jack's physical transformation representing the boys' descent into savagery, and identify literary themes like the conflict between civilization and primitive behavior. The quiz requires students to make inferences about character psychology, recognize the author's purpose in specific scenes, and connect textual evidence to broader themes about human nature and social order. Created by Lesley Luft, an English teacher in the US who teaches grade 10. This quiz serves as an excellent tool for assessing student comprehension after reading these crucial chapters where the novel's central conflicts begin to intensify. Teachers can use this as a formative assessment following guided reading sessions, as homework to reinforce key plot points and themes, or as a warm-up activity before class discussions about character development and symbolism. The mix of literal comprehension questions and higher-order thinking prompts makes it versatile for differentiated instruction, allowing teachers to gauge both basic understanding and analytical skills. This assessment aligns with CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.1 for citing textual evidence, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.2 for determining themes, and CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.3 for analyzing complex characters and their development throughout the text.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Who has been building shelters?

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.1

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What term do the leaders use for the younger boys?

littluns

little ones

littlies

shorties

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What two things do Jack and Ralph argue about?

the hunting and the shelters
the conch and the shelters
the shelters and the fire
the fire and the conch

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What two labels do they give to the imaginary monster?

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

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

In the opening paragraphs of the chapter, the author illustrates the changes in Jack's physical appearance. What do these changes symbolize?

The passage of time on the island.

Jack is falling apart and can no longer function as part of the team of hunters.

The boys become more wild and unruly, like the island itself, losing their civilized and polite nature in an effort to thrive .

The island is a dirty and dangerous place, so only dirty and dangerous boys will survive

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Ralph is frustrated because

The littluns are afraid of the beasties

Jack is losing control of the hunters

Piggy is constantly whining and complaining

most of the boys are ignoring their responsibilities

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

When Ralph and Jack are debating on the beach, we can infer that Ralph is frustrated because

Jack cannot seem to kill a wild pig

Simon is always around and annoying him

Jack is able to do the things he desires while Ralph is forced to stay and build shelters

Piggy is constantly trying to demand Ralph's attention

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

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