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WorksheetsLord of the Flies 1-5
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 4mins
What does errant mean?
to stray from proper standards
to explain oneself
to be innocent
to stay, not move
What does malevolent mean?
evil
bad intentions
embarrassed
unfeeling
What does jeer mean?
to poke
to complain
to loudly mock
honorable
What does derisive mean?
to complain loudly
to judge harshly
to be respectful
to praise, honor
to have decorum means you...
honor rules
make rules
can't see through something
like to cause trouble
What does infer mean?
to make an educated guess
to start a fire
to subtly suggest something
to directly tell someone something
What are the names of the two groups of boys?
littluns
biguns
Ralph's Team
Jack's Team
Which word means "a variety of hand gestures"?
myriad
gesticulation
compelling
blatantly
What's an allegory?
a story full of symbols to teach a lesson about life
a story full of conflicts to teach a lesson about life
a symbol for humanity
an illusive Biblical reference
The symbol of fire is important to Lord of the Flies because...
it symbolizes unruly behavior of nature
it symbolizes life and death
it symbolizes the war
it symbolizes the Beastie's looming attack
What is third person omniscient?
the narrator is all-knowing
a few characters are the focus of the story
the narrator is the main character
the narrator only gives a one perspective
"Timmy's face grew red and his heart began to pound." What type of characterization is this?
indirect
direct
internal
external
Which of the following characters is an orphan?
Piggy
Ralph
Roger
Jack
Which of the following characters is the leader of the hunters?
Piggy
Ralph
Roger
Jack
Which of the following instructions and rules do the boys stop following?
going to the bathroom in the right area
helping build huts
helping hunt pigs
respecting the conch
The word tumult means...
confusion, disorder
confidence, bravery
embarrassment, offense
unclear, not see-through
"The woman felt compelled to give a $5 bill to the homeless man across the street." Define compelled.
forced, obligated
fearful, confused
hesitant, unsure
mock, tease
"Timmy watched 'Hamilton' on Broadway with rapt attention." Rapt means...
tangible, feeling
crazy, unruly
distracted, scattered
deep fascination
The word compulsion means...
confusion, disorder
confidence, bravery
a strong pull, impulse
unclear, not see-through
"It is important to enter into worship with a reverent, open heart."
a deep sense of respect
an empty, clean mind
an eagerness to confess one's sins
a sense of duty
What do Piggy's broken glasses symbolize for the group of boys?
a lack of clarity for getting rescued
the group's lack of unity
that Piggy will soon be hurt
a point of no return in their savagery
In chapter one, the narrator talks about the damage of the crash on the island. What is this referred to as?
the Beastie
the Scar
the Trunk
the Reef
