Lord of the Flies Chapter 5 Quiz

Why is Ralph frustrated at the beginning of Chapter 5? What problems is he facing with the other boys?

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

What are the main reasons Ralph calls a meeting? What does he hope to achieve?

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

Discuss the significance of the signal fire in the story. Why is it important to Ralph, and why do the other boys neglect it?

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.1

How does the fear of the beast affect the boys' behavior during the meeting?

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

What does the littlun's claim about seeing the beast suggest about the boys' fears? Why does the idea of the beast coming from the ocean terrify them?

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.1

How does Jack use the fear of the beast to his advantage during the meeting?

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Compare Ralph’s and Jack's leadership styles. How do they handle the situation differently?

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Why do many of the boys follow Jack after the meeting? What does this suggest about their needs and desires on the island?

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

What role does Piggy play during the meeting? How do the other boys treat him?

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.1

Reflect on Simon’s position in this chapter. Why might he choose to stay with Ralph and Piggy rather than follow Jack?

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3