Which of these words describes Ralph's reaction to realizing that the passing ship will not see their signal because the fire has gone out in Chapter 4?

Which of these words describes Piggy and Ralph's confrontation of Jack about letting the fire go out in Chapter 4?

Chapter 4 Vocabulary Word:

Definition: (adv.) in a manner indicating disbelief

Which of these words could be used to describe the boys' complexions after several weeks of exposure to the sun?

Which of these words would best describe the behavior of the littluns at the meetings?

Chapter 4 Vocabulary Word:

Definition: (n.) an optical illusion caused by atmospheric conditions, especially the appearance of a sheet of water in a desert or on a hot road caused by the refraction of light from the sky by heated air

Chapter 4 Vocabulary Word:

Definition: (adj.) able to be heard

Chapter 4 Vocabulary Word:

Definition: (n.) an invasion or attack, especially a sudden or brief one

Which of these words would best describe Jack's response to the littluns' continued insistence that they see the "beastie" at night?

Because they did not pay enough attention to the fire, the boys' rescue plan was ultimately ___________.

Chapter 5 Vocabulary Word:

Definition: (adv.) in a way that involves laughing or shouting insults at someone to show a lack of respect

The other boys on the island might eventually find the constant bickering between Jack, Piggy, and Ralph to become _________.

The behavior of which of the boys can be described most accurately by the world "solemnity"?

Chapter 5 Vocabulary Word:

Definition: (n.) a series of words said as a magic spell or charm

Chapter 5 Vocabulary Word:

Definition: (v.) (of a person, animal, or other living organism) to have grown or developed in a healthy or vigorous way, especially as the result of a particularly favorable environment

Chapter 5 Vocabulary Word

Definition: (n.) the top or highest part of something, especially one forming a point

In Chapter 5, by refusing to join in Jack's chant at the meeting, Simon and Piggy _______ sided with Ralph.

Chapter 5 Vocabulary Word

Definition: (adv.) in a manner indicating anger or annoyance at something perceived as unfair

In Chapter 6, during the meeting in which the boys argued about the existence of the beastie, Jack __________ challenges Ralph's leadership and claims that the conch no longer matters.

Which of these words could be used to describe the argument in the meeting in Chapter 6?

Chapter 6 Vocabulary Word

Definition: (n.) a level paved area or platform next to a building; a patio or veranda

Chapter 6 Vocabulary Word:

Definition: (n.) a projecting part of a fortification built at an angle to the line of a wall, so as to allow defensive fire in several directions

Chapter 6 Vocabulary Word:

Definition: (adj.) endless (often used hyperbolically)

Chapter 6 Vocabulary Word

Definition: (adv.) lacking or marked by a lack of self-confidence; shy and timid