Lord of the Flies Ch. 1-2 Quiz

What does Piggy’s concern about the names of the littluns suggest about his priorities?

• He values order and accountability.

• He is focused on immediate survival needs.

• He prefers to avoid responsibility.

• He is interested in making friends.

What theme does the conflict over the conch symbolize in Chapter 2?

• Friendship and loyalty

• Power and order versus chaos

• Nature’s dominance over humanity

• The importance of democracy

The use of "tumult" to describe the assembly’s reaction emphasizes:

• Chaos and lack of control.

• Order and discipline.

• Excitement and enthusiasm.

• Fear and trepidation.

The boys' initial attempts at creating fire were ________, lacking a coherent plan or understanding of the task at hand.

• methodical

• haphazard

• ingenious

• conspiratorial

The boys' attempt to build a fire without adult supervision results in:

• A well-controlled fire that signals for rescue.

• The realization that they need more discipline.

• The accidental burning of a portion of the island.

• Immediate rescue by a passing ship.

The loud and ________ sound of the shell being blown gathered all the boys together.

• decorous

• strident

• dubious

• pallid

Why is the signal fire important to the boys?

• It is a way to cook their food.

• It symbolizes hope for rescue.

• It keeps the 'beastie' away.

• It is used to mark their territory.

Jack's ________ approach to leadership was evident when he took charge of the choirboys, organizing them into hunters.

• officious

• ebullience

• decorous

• bastion

The island was ________ with natural beauty and resources, waiting to be explored and utilized by the boys.

• festooned

• dubious

• strident

• pallid

Piggy looked at the group's reckless actions ________, knowing the importance of order and survival tools.

• indignantly

• decorously

• stridently

• conspiratorially