Where does Simon go at the end of the chapter?

Into to the jungle - inside the creeper mat

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

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

The passage of time on the island.

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

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

Ralph is frustrated because

most of the boys are ignoring their responsibilities

The littluns are afraid of the beasties

Jack is losing control of the hunters

Piggy is constantly whining and complaining

What does Ralph blame for his inability to kill a wild pig?

the other hunters keep deserting him

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

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

Jack cannot seem to kill a wild pig

Simon is always around and annoying him

Piggy is constantly trying to demand Ralph's attention

Lord of the Flies chapter 3

Quiz

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English

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10th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Medium

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CCSS

RL.6.3, RI.1.4, RL.11-12.2

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Corrie Ballard

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This quiz focuses on Chapter 3 of William Golding's *Lord of the Flies*, making it appropriate for 10th-grade English students studying this classic novel. The questions assess students' literal comprehension of key plot events, character interactions, and setting details, while also requiring deeper analytical thinking about symbolism, character motivation, and thematic elements. Students need solid reading comprehension skills to track multiple characters and their conflicts, particularly the growing tension between Ralph and Jack over priorities like shelter-building versus hunting. The quiz also demands vocabulary analysis and inferential reasoning skills, as students must interpret the symbolic meaning of Jack's physical transformation, understand character psychology through Ralph's frustrations, and analyze word choice through context clues. The progression from basic recall questions to more complex analytical questions mirrors effective scaffolding for literary analysis at the high school level. Created by Corrie Ballard, an English teacher in the US who teaches grade 10. This quiz serves as an excellent formative assessment tool to gauge student understanding after completing Chapter 3, ensuring they grasp both surface-level plot developments and deeper literary elements before progressing further into the novel. Teachers can use this as a reading comprehension check during class discussions, assign it as homework to reinforce chapter content, or implement it as a warm-up activity to review key events before analyzing themes like civilization versus savagery. The quiz effectively supports classroom instruction by addressing multiple learning objectives simultaneously—from basic plot recall to sophisticated literary analysis—making it valuable for differentiated instruction and helping teachers identify which students need additional support with either comprehension or analysis skills. This assessment aligns with Common Core standards CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.1, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.3, and CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.4, which focus on textual evidence, character development analysis, and vocabulary interpretation.

Lord of the Flies chapter 3

12 questions

What is Jack doing at the start of the chapter?

Who has been building shelters?

How many shelters have they managed to build?

What term do the leaders use for the younger boys?

What two things do Jack and Ralph argue about?

What two labels do they give to the imaginary monster?

Where does Simon go at the end of the chapter?

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

Ralph is frustrated because

Read this sentence from the text:
"He tried to convey the compulsion to track down and kill that was swallowing him up."
Which word or phrase would BEST replace compulsion in the sentence?

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Lord of the Flies chapter 3

12 questions

What is Jack doing at the start of the chapter?

Who has been building shelters?

How many shelters have they managed to build?

What term do the leaders use for the younger boys?

What two things do Jack and Ralph argue about?

What two labels do they give to the imaginary monster?

Where does Simon go at the end of the chapter?

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

Ralph is frustrated because

Read this sentence from the text:"He tried to convey the compulsion to track down and kill that was swallowing him up."Which word or phrase would BEST replace compulsion in the sentence?

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Read this sentence from the text:
"He tried to convey the compulsion to track down and kill that was swallowing him up."
Which word or phrase would BEST replace compulsion in the sentence?