LotF Week 2

What idea does Ralph introduce at the beginning of Chapter 2?

• Building shelters
• Hunting pigs immediately
• Making a signal fire
• Organising a feast

Answer explanation

Ralph prioritises rescue and suggests a signal fire.

How do the boys react to the idea of a signal fire?

• They disagree and argue
• They ignore Ralph
• They become excited and rush up the mountain
• They decide to sleep instead

Answer explanation

The boys run enthusiastically to build the fire.

How is the first signal fire lit?

• Using flint
• With Piggy’s glasses
• Using matches found in the wreckage
• Rubbing sticks

Answer explanation

Jack grabs Piggy’s glasses to start the fire.

What problem occurs with the fire the boys build?

• It goes out immediately
• It sets part of the forest on fire
• It attracts a ship too early
• It burns the shelters

Answer explanation

The boys lose control and the fire spreads dangerously.

What does the littlun with the birthmark claim to have seen?

• A ship
• A pig near the mountain
• A snake-like 'beastie'
• A group of adults

Answer explanation

He introduces the idea of a beast on the island.

How do most of the older boys respond to the littlun’s claim about the beast?

• They take it very seriously
• They laugh and dismiss it
• They begin hunting immediately
• They blame Piggy

Answer explanation

The older boys laugh it off, though some begin to worry.

What theme is introduced by the boys’ fear of the 'beastie'?

• Technology vs nature
• The fragility of civilisation and rising fear
• Environmental responsibility
• Romantic conflict

Answer explanation

Fear begins to undermine the boys’ sense of order.

How does Piggy react to the boys’ behaviour when building the fire?

• He encourages the chaos
• He stays silent
• He criticises them for acting irresponsibly
• He leads them in a chant

Answer explanation

Piggy scolds them for being careless and childish.

What does the missing littlun with the birthmark most likely imply?

• He ran away to explore
• He was rescued
• He is lost after the fire spreads
• He is hiding with Jack

Answer explanation

The boy likely dies in the uncontrolled fire.

What symbolism emerges from the boys’ out-of-control fire?

• Hope and reassurance
• The power of teamwork
• How quickly order collapses into chaos
• The strength of leadership
• A warning about storms

Answer explanation

The fire shows how easily the boys lose control and create danger.