Exploring Chapter 1 of Lord of the Flies

What is the first thing Ralph does when he realizes there are no adults on the island?

• He stands on his head.

• He starts crying.

• He runs into the jungle.

• He builds a shelter.

What physical condition does Piggy reveal to Ralph?

• He is afraid of water.

• He has asthma.

• He is allergic to coconuts.

• He has a broken leg.

What do Ralph and Piggy find that they use to call the other boys?

• A drum

• A bell

• A whistle

• A conch shell

How does Ralph manage to make a sound with the conch shell?

• He taps it with a stick.

• He blows from his diaphragm.

• He shakes it.

• He fills it with water.

What is the first reaction of the boys when they hear the conch?

• They run away.

• They gather around Ralph.

• They start shouting.

• They ignore it.

Who is the first boy to appear after Ralph blows the conch?

• Sam

• Johnny

• Simon

• Jack

Who is elected as the leader of the boys?

• Piggy

• Ralph

• Simon

• Jack

What role does Jack take on after the election?

• Scout

• Hunter leader

• Builder

• Chief

What do Ralph, Jack, and Simon discover during their exploration?

• A cave

• A freshwater spring

• A hidden village

• A piglet caught in creepers

Why does Jack hesitate to kill the piglet?

• He wants to keep it as a pet.

• He is overwhelmed by the enormity of the act.

• He doesn't have a knife.

• He is afraid of the piglet.