Lord of the Flies Chapter 1 Quiz

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

• Jack

• Ralph

• Piggy

• Simon

What is the setting of the story in "Lord of the Flies"?

• A deserted island

• A bustling city

• A dense forest

• A small village

Which character is described as having "fair hair" in Chapter 1?

• Piggy

• Ralph

• Jack

• Simon

What object do the boys use to call meetings?

• A drum

• A whistle

• A conch shell

• A bell

Who is the first boy to suggest that they need a leader?

• Piggy

• Ralph

• Jack

• Simon

What is the first important quote that introduces the theme of civilization versus savagery?

• "We’ve got to make smoke up there—or die."

• "The thing is - fear can’t hurt you any more than a dream."

• "We’ve got to have rules and obey them. After all, we’re not savages."

• "The conch exploded into a thousand white fragments and ceased to exist."

What is the name of the boy with the glasses?

• Ralph

• Jack

• Piggy

• Simon

Which character is the head of the choirboys?

• Ralph

• Jack

• Piggy

• Simon

What is the first thing the boys do to establish order on the island?

• Build shelters

• Start a fire

• Elect a leader

• Explore the island

What is the significance of the conch shell in the story?

• It represents power and order.

• It is a source of food.

• It is a weapon.

• It is a toy for the boys.