Lord of the Flies: chapters 1-5 Quiz

How did the boys end up on the island?

• They were on a Boy Scouts camping trip on the island
• They stole a boat and ran away to the island because of war
• They were on a plane that went down over the ocean during a war
• They were shipwrecked there due to a yachting race that went wrong

What is a symbol of authority in the society the boys form on the island?

• A pointing stick
• A British flag
• A Bible
• A conch shell

Jack Merridew and his group are members of which organization back in England?

• Military school cadets
• Chess club
• Football team (soccer)
• The choir

This is the boy who has asthma, is smart, and gets teased:

• Jack
• Ralph
• Piggy
• Simon

This is the boy who is called the "fair one" in the beginning; he is responsible:

• Jack
• Ralph
• Piggy
• Simon

This is the boy who has a big ego and is often rude

• Jack
• Ralph
• Piggy
• Simon

This is the boy who is quiet, helpful, and very introverted:

• Jack
• Ralph
• Piggy
• Simon

How and why do the boys make a fire?

• The "littluns" were afraid of the dark. One of the older boys found some fuel that had leaked from the crashed plane, and carried it to the site in a shell.
• It was a rescue signal. They use Piggy's glasses as a "burning glass."
• The fire was started by lightening during a storm. The boys kept it burning.
• They do it for protection from wild animals. One boy had a pack of matches which they use.

What causes the hunters, who had promised to keep the fire burning, to neglect it and allow it to go out?

• They are becoming more savage, and can only think about hunting.
• They become more interested in trying to build a canoe.
• They think that the other boys will get over their fear of the dark better if there is no light at all for a few nights.
• They think it is too warm on the island and the fire is only adding to their discomfort

Jack is focused on _______. Ralph is focused on _______.

• building a canoe ... building shelters
• getting rescued ... staying on the island forever
• building shelters ... building respect
• hunting a pig ... getting rescued