Lord of the Flies - Chapter 4 Summary & Questions

What probably happened to the boy with the Mullberry birthmark?

• He drown when they all went swimming.

• He got lost in the forest

• He was burned and killed in the fire.

Why might the littluns' still be crying at night for?

• Jack and the other bigger boys being mean to them and hurting them

• Away from home, no protection, fear of the beastie

• Ralph's leadership being too harsh, no food, no water

As Roger starts throwing rocks at Henry, why doesn't he hit him?

• He doesn't aim well and keeps missing.

• He's afraid he will get in trouble by the leaders.

• He's still a little civilized.

What does jack plan to do with the red and white clay and charcoal?

• Paint the hunters bodies.

• Help Ralph with building the huts.

• Camouflage himself.

What does Jack feel free from after he painted his face, making a mask?

• Free from shame and self consciousness. 

• Free from ridicule from the others on the island.

• Free from Ralph's leadership.

What physical feature does the author use to show that Piggy is not becoming wild like the other boys?

• His stomach.

• His height. 

• His hair.

Why does Ralph feel like they will not be rescued?

• Their parents do not know that their plane has crashed.

• They let the fire go out.

• This island is not on any maps yet.

What has Jack come back bragging about?

• That he has killed a pig.

• That his hunters were able to finish building the shelters.

• That he is the better leader of him and Ralph.

What happens to Piggy's glasses?

• They fall to the rocks and bust into pieces.

• Jack knocks them off his face and one lense breaks.

• They are taken from him and never given back.

Why does Jack say Piggy can't have any meat?

• He's too fat.

• He's not apart of their group.

• He didn't hunt.