Lord of the Flies Chapter 4-6 Quiz

What does foreshadowing mean?

Answer explanation

Foreshadowing is when the author hints at what is to come in the future.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

How is the act of throwing rocks at the little 'uns a foreshadow of Jack's future behavior?

Answer explanation

It shows that Jack might become more violent with the rest of the group.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

How is Jack painting his face a step toward savagery?

Answer explanation

The face paint is for the hunters and it shows he is trying to change himself or hide who he truly is.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Why is Ralph so worried and upset about the fire?

Answer explanation

There was a ship that passed by and the signal fire was out. This could have been their opportunity to be saved.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Why is the only rule on the island to keep the fire lit?

Answer explanation

Because being rescued from the island should be the only priority from now on.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Why does Ralph think about giving up as chief?

Answer explanation

Because no one is listening to the rules or things that he had put in place.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What do the boys think is the beast in Chapter 6?

Answer explanation

A man who parachuted out of a plane that was hanging from a tree.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What happens when Sam & Eric create a scarier story about what the beast really is?

Answer explanation

The little 'uns become scared. Jack decides to say the rules don't matter. Jack says that they are going to hunt the beast.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What is most important to Ralph, even in the midst of fear among the other kids?

Answer explanation

Keeping the signal fire going

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which character wants to speak up about the beast at the meeting but decides not to?

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9