Reading Check: Lord of the Flies, Ch. 3-4

When Ralph insists that the most important thing is being rescued, the text says, "Jack had to think for a moment before he could remember what rescue was."

What does this suggest?

• Ralph's priorities are askew.

• Jack is not very intelligent.

• Ralph confuses everyone on the island.

• Jack is losing sight of what is important.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

Which words best describe Simon?

• funny and childish, but annoying

• hostile and strong, but brave

• helpful and friendly, but strange

• confused and foolish, but kind

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Why does Roger not throw stones directly at Henry, but around him?

• Roger's aim is very poor.

• Roger knows that it is against the rules of society to throw stones directly at Henry.

• Henry is quite strong, and Roger is afraid of him.

• Roger is very friendly with Henry.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How does Piggy react to the fact that Jack and the hunters allow the fire to go out, thus preventing the passing ship from seeing their smoke signal?

• Piggy tries to blame Ralph and defend Jack.

• Piggy insists that there is no reason to be upset.

• Piggy lashes out at Jack for Jack's irresponsibility.

• Piggy says nothing, keeping his feelings to himself.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

When distributing the meat from the pig, Jack denies Piggy his share.

What is this an example of?

• Piggy's selflessness and willingness to sacrifice.

• Jack's role as the leader of the boys.

• Jack's hatred for the weakness that Piggy represents.

• Piggy's insistence on taking more than he deserves.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What did Ralph decide the boys would build along the beach?

• Rafts
• Huts
• Weapons
• Pig Traps

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Who continued to help Ralph build, after all the other boys quit?

• Piggy
• Jack
• Simon
• Samneric

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

In the forest, what are "Creepers"?

• Snakes
• Hunters
• Boars
• Vines

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What do the littluns fear?

• The Beastie
• The Ocean
• The Rocks
• The Pigs

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What does Jack insist that the he and the other boys need?

• Meat
• Bread
• Rafts
• Smoke

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9