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LOTF Quiz P.1

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which of the following explains why jack didn't kill the pig when he had the chance to do so?
a)
He didn't want to have to share the pig's meat with the others.
b)
He was scared to kill something for the first time.
c)
He didn't want the other boys to think he was a savage.
d)
He was afraid of the pig.
2.
Recall what the boys used to start the fire.
a)
Two sticks rubbed together.
b)
Jack's lighter
c)
A match Piggy found in the woods
d)
Piggy's glasses
3.
What is the contrast of the conch's meaning from the beginning of the book compared to the end.  
a)
In the beginning of the book it symbolized adventure and a new land; in the end it symbolized isolation.
b)
In the beginning of the book it symbolized friendship; in the end it symbolized enemies war.
c)
In the beginning of the book it symbolized civilization; in the end it symbolized chaos.
d)
In the beginning of the book it symbolized pure/goodness; in the end it symbolized evil.
4.
Predict what would've happened if Jack was the leader.
a)
The boys would've fallen into chaos quicker.
b)
They would've been able to escape the island.
c)
He would've created a successful civilization.
d)
Ralph would've been killed.
5.
Determine how they got on the island.
a)
Their boat got lost at sea.
b)
Their plane crashed on the island.
c)
They were sent for their bad behavior.
d)
They were fleeing their  bombs/war in their country.
6.
Justify why the boys killed Simon.
a)
He stole all the food.
b)
The boys thought he was the beast.
c)
He betrayed them.
d)
They tried to kill piggy but they killed Simon by accident. 
7.
Identify the irony in what saved the boys 
a)
The fire they were using to kill Jack
b)
SOS sign made by piggy moments before his death
c)
Using a radio found on the dead parachute man  
d)
Another plane crashes on the island
8.
Summarize what happened when Piggy died
a)
He was killed in his sleep during anarchy
b)
He died in the out of control fire
c)
A boudler was pushed on him
d)
He fell off the cliff
9.
Select who started the fire that leads to the boys being rescued. 
a)
Piggy
b)
Ralph
c)
Jack
d)
Simon
10.
Name what Jack & his tribe tried to get back from Ralph's tribe.
a)
Materials for the fire
b)
Food
c)
The conch
d)
Piggy's Glasses
11.
Identify which was a rule Ralph established and why.
a)
You can only speak if you have the conch; for order
b)
Littluns cant leave camp after dark; for protection
c)
Fires can only be on the beach; for safety
d)
All food must be shared; for equality
12.
Recall what problem Ralph faced as a leader.
a)
The boys played, no one built or hunted.
b)
He was scared to give orders.
c)
There was a mutiny against him.
13.
Select which two boys are the first we meet in the book. 
a)
Jack and Ralph
b)
Ralph and Piggy
c)
Simon and Ralph
14.
Conclude why the officer didn't believe the boys were savages/killers
a)
He thought they were dreaming  
b)
He thought the boys were lying.
c)
He didn't think little British boys would do that.
15.
Choose what Ralph does to make Jack feel better about not being the leader. 
a)
Puts him in charge of hunting 
b)
Puts him in charge of the fire.
c)
Gives him the conch.
16.
True or False: Piggy willingly offers his glasses to be used for the fire. 
a)
True
b)
False 
17.
True or False: Piggy is the boys nickname and what what he likes to be called. 
a)
True 
b)
False
18.
True or False:The boys are rescued only moments before Ralph would've been killed. 
a)
True 
b)
False
19.
Name who Piggy gave his meat to.
a)
Jack 
b)
SamnErick
c)
Ralph
d)
Simon
20.
Recall how the conch is destroyed.
a)
Jack destroys it
b)
It breaks when they throw the boulder at piggy.
c)
Jacks tribe throws it in the fire.
d)
None of the above.