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LOTF Vocab Quiz Ch. 1

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 21mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which word means "vine-like plants"?
a)
Lagoon
b)
Creepers
c)
Conch
d)
Effulgence
2.

The choir boy who had fainted sat up against a palm trunk, smiled pallidly at Ralph and said that his name was Simon.

a)

angrily

b)

minutely

c)

palely

d)

excitedly

3.

A pause, a Break, or Interruption

a)

Hiatus

b)

Jetty

c)

Enmity

d)

Proffer

4.
a proposal offered for acceptance or rejection
a)
pallor
b)
proffer
c)
effulgence
d)
loll
5.
The author of the Lord of the Flies.
a)
William Golding
b)
Bob Silver
c)
William Shakespeare
d)
John Golding
6.
This symbolizes order, law, and democracy.
a)
Conch
b)
Glasses
c)
Scar
d)
Mask
7.

Who do the boys elect as the leader?

a)

Ralph

b)

Jack

c)

Piggy

d)

Simon

8.

What does Jack's group of choir boys become?

a)

The gatherers

b)

The hunters

c)

The scavengers

d)

The searchers

9.

T/F: Jack kills the captured pig and brings the meat back to the rest of the boys.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

Who are the first two characters that are introduced in the novel?

a)

Ralph

b)

Piggy

c)

Jack

d)

Johnny

e)

Simon

11.

What do Piggy and Ralph do to gather the scattered boys on the island?

a)

They light a fire

b)

They blow into a conch shell

c)

They walk through the forest calling out

d)

They wave a pig's head

12.

Who suggested they vote on a leader?

a)

Ralph

b)

Roger

c)

Piggy

13.

Why can't Piggy run or swim?

a)

he is too young

b)

he has asthma

c)

he is scared

14.

What are the names of the twins?

a)

Sally and Sarah

b)

Sam and Eric

c)

Joe and Shawn

15.

Which character is the smart and wears glasses?

a)

Ralph

b)

Piggy

c)

Jack

d)

Simon

16.

What is the symbol of authority in chapter 1?

a)

Piggy's glasses

b)

The conch shell

c)

The scar

d)

The choir robes

17.

Who thinks of the idea to blow into the shell to call the others?

a)

Ralph

b)

Piggy

c)

Jack

d)

SImon

18.

Who is the leader of the choir boys?

a)

Jack

b)

Ralph

c)

Piggy

19.

Which character believes his father (a commander in the Navy) will rescue them?

a)

Jack

b)

Ralph

c)

Simon

20.

Why do Ralph, Jack and Simon leave to explore the island ?

a)

to look for food

b)

to go swimming

c)

to make fun of Piggy

d)

to make sure it is really an island

21.

Why were the boys being evacuated ( on the plane)?

a)

an atomic bomb was dropped

b)

they were being kidnapped

c)

they were banished for misbehaving in their schools

22.

What is the scar on the island?

a)

a swimming hole

b)

a trail of broken trees from the plane crash

c)

a birthmark

d)

a rocky area

23.

Piggy betrayed Ralph in chapter 1?

a)

True

b)

False

24.

Setting description of the island: Describe the physical features of the island as mentioned in chapter 1.

a)

The island is described as having lush vegetation, sandy beaches, and a mountain in the center.

b)

The island is described as a frozen tundra with no signs of life.

c)

The island is described as having a bustling city with skyscrapers and highways.

d)

The island is described as a barren wasteland with no vegetation or water sources.

25.

Character analysis of Ralph: What are the key personality traits of Ralph as described in chapter 1?

a)

Fear, indecisiveness, and lack of confidence

b)

Leadership, confidence, and a sense of responsibility

c)

Cruelty, dishonesty, and selfishness

d)

Shyness, laziness, and lack of ambition

26.

Symbolism of the conch shell: How does the conch shell represent order and authority in chapter 1?

a)

It is used to call the boys together and establish rules for their meetings.

b)

It is used as a weapon to establish authority.

c)

It represents chaos and disorder among the boys.

d)

The conch shell has no symbolic meaning in the story.

27.

Setting description of the island: How does the island's environment impact the characters in chapter 1?

a)

The island's environment makes the characters feel bored and uninterested

b)

The island's environment has no impact on the characters

c)

The island's environment makes the characters feel happy and content

d)

The island's environment creates a sense of isolation and fear, as well as a struggle for survival.

28.

Plot summary of chapter 1: Summarize the main events that occur in chapter 1 of Lord of the Flies.

a)

The main events in chapter 1 of Lord of the Flies include the boys' plane crash on a deserted island, the introduction of the main characters, and the establishment of a sense of fear and uncertainty among the boys.

b)

The boys elect a leader and establish a democratic society

c)

The boys build a shelter and start a fire

d)

The boys have a picnic on the beach

29.

Character analysis of Jack: What are the key personality traits of Jack as described in chapter 1?

a)

Leadership, confidence, and a sense of responsibility

b)

Fear, indecisiveness, and lack of confidence

c)

Aggression, dominance, and a desire for power

d)

Shyness, laziness, and lack of ambition

30.

Symbolism of the beast: What does the beast symbolize in the story as seen in chapter 1?

a)

The beast symbolizes the boys' fear and the savagery that exists within all humans.

b)

The beast symbolizes hope and unity among the boys.

c)

The beast symbolizes the boys' desire to return to civilization.

d)

The beast has no symbolic meaning in the story.