Exploring Chapter 1 Themes

What is the setting at the beginning of Chapter 1 in "Lord of the Flies"?

• A bustling city

• A deserted island

• A dense forest

• A small village

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Who is the first character introduced in Chapter 1?

• Piggy

• Jack

• Ralph

• Simon

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What object does Ralph find that becomes significant for the group?

• A map

• A conch shell

• A compass

• A knife

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What is the main purpose of the conch shell in Chapter 1?

• To store water

• To signal for help

• To call meetings

• To dig holes

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Which character is described as having "fair hair"?

• Piggy

• Jack

• Ralph

• Simon

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What is Piggy's real name?

• Peter

• Paul

• Philip

• It is not revealed

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How do the boys end up on the island?

• They are on a school trip

• They are shipwrecked

• Their plane crashes

• They are on a family vacation

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What is the first thing Ralph does when he finds himself on the island?

• Looks for food

• Calls for help

• Takes off his clothes to swim

• Builds a shelter

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Who is elected as the leader of the boys?

• Piggy

• Jack

• Ralph

• Simon

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What is Jack's initial reaction to being on the island?

• He is scared and wants to go home

• He is excited and eager to explore

• He is indifferent and uninterested

• He is angry and frustrated

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