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LOTF Ch. 2 Checkpoint

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What function has the clearing by the lagoon, described as a platform, come to serve?

a)

It is a hunting ground.

b)

It is a fishing area.

c)

It is where the boys have assembly.

d)

It is where they set up a signal fire.

e)

It is where they first encounter snakes.

2.

If we view the character of Piggy as a symbol, he most likely symbolizes which of the following?

a)

Savagery

b)

Reason

c)

The evil in man's heart

d)

Fear of the unknown

e)

Spirituality

3.

What does the little boy with the mulberry birthmark say at the meeting?

a)

He asks about the beastie.

b)

He asks about making tents.

c)

He asks about being chief.

d)

He asks about being a hunter.

e)

He simply cries.

4.

What does Piggy reluctantly contribute to lighting the signal fire?

a)

The sticks holding up his tent.

b)

The kindling he collected for his dinner fire.

c)

His specs.

d)

Nothing. He can't carry wood because of his asthma.

e)

He surrenders his matches.

5.

How does Jack feel about making rules?

a)

He hates rules!

b)

He feels the boys should vote on them.

c)

He is in favor of strong rules and strong punishments for breaking them.

d)

He doesn't feel the boys should make rules.

e)

He feels he should be in charge of making all of the rules on the island and enforcing them.

6.
Who defends Piggy from Jack for not helping with the fire? 
a)
Simon
b)
Ralph
c)
Jack 
d)
Roger
7.
Which character is described as  a "
numerous small children of the group" .
a)
Sam 
b)
Maurice
c)
Roger
d)
Littluns
8.
What does one of the younger boys say he saw that frightened him?
a)
a "beastie" perhaps a large snake
b)
the remains of a fire and bones
c)
bear tracks
d)
a dead body in the jungle
9.
What are the 2 goals for the boys as Ralph sees it?
a)
to find food and have fun
b)
to have fun and swim all day
c)
to have fun and be rescued
d)
none of these
10.
Why does Ralph want them all to build a huge fire?
a)
to scare off predators
b)
to signal passing ships
c)
to keep warm
d)
to cook a huge carcass
11.

Why is Piggy frustrated when the boys head up the mountain side?

a)

The boys ignored any sense of organization and civility and left the meeting.

b)

The boys followed Jack up the mountain instead of Ralph.

c)

The boys stole his glasses in order to start the fire.

d)

He wasn’t invited to start the fire with the rest of the boys.

12.
Who taught Ralph to swim?
a)
His Dad, who was in the Navy
b)
His Aunt Carol
c)
His pet poodle
d)
His little brother
13.

Imagery

a)

Using language to create mental images and sensory impressions. Can be for emotional effect.

b)

Use of symbols to represent abstract ideas in concrete ways

c)

Comparison describing things in a way that isn’t meant to be taken literally

d)

When a character says/does something that he/she doesn’t fully understand, but the audience does.

14.

Setting

a)

Using language to create mental images and sensory impressions. Can be for emotional effect.

b)

Use of symbols to represent abstract ideas in concrete ways

c)

Comparison describing things in a way that isn’t meant to be taken literally

d)

Time and place of a story. May include physical, cultural, or historical background also.

15.

Symbolism

a)

Use of symbols to represent abstract ideas in concrete ways

b)

Comparison describing things in a way that isn’t meant to be taken literally

c)

Use of words in which the intended meaning is contrary to the literal meaning.

d)

Time and place of a story. May include physical, cultural, or historical background also.