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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

• Rafts
• Huts
• Weapons
• Pig Traps

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

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

• Piggy
• Jack
• Simon
• Samneric

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

In the forest, what are "Creepers"?

• Snakes
• Hunters
• Boars
• Vines

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

What do the littluns fear?

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

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

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

• Meat
• Bread
• Rafts
• Smoke

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7