Lord of the Flies Quiz: Chapters 1-6

What is the significance of the conch shell in "Lord of the Flies"?

• It represents the power of technology.

• It symbolizes law and order.

• It is a symbol of the island's beauty.

• It represents the boys' fear.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Who is elected as the leader of the boys in Chapter 1?

• Piggy

• Jack

• Ralph

• Simon

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is the main reason Ralph is elected leader?

• He is the oldest.

• He is the strongest.

• He has the conch shell.

• He is the smartest.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is the "beastie" that the littluns are afraid of?

• A wild animal on the island

• A creature from the sea

• A snake-like creature

• A ghost

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.4

What is Jack's main priority on the island?

• Building shelters

• Keeping the signal fire going

• Hunting for food

• Exploring the island

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.1

What does Piggy's glasses symbolize in the novel?

• Intelligence and insight

• Weakness and vulnerability

• Wealth and status

• Fear and paranoia

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is the main reason the boys start a fire on the mountain?

• To cook food

• To keep warm

• To signal for rescue

• To scare away the beast

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

Who is the first boy to disappear on the island?

• Simon

• The boy with the mulberry birthmark

• Roger

• Sam

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What does Ralph use to call the other boys to meetings?

• A whistle

• A drum

• A conch shell

• A bell

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is the main conflict between Ralph and Jack in the early chapters?

• Who should be the leader

• How to build shelters

• Whether to hunt or maintain the fire

• How to explore the island

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9