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Lord of the flies - Chapter 1-9

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The boys learned to make fire by rubbing two sticks together

a)

True

b)

False

2.

The nationality of the boys was

a)

German

b)

American

c)

British

d)

French

3.

After Ralph shows the group that he is willing to hunt a boar, what happens to to him?

a)

The group all goes on a hunting trip and builds a raft.

b)

It makes everyone afraid and they run away.

c)

Jack realizes that Ralph has a lot of strength and wants to fight him.

d)

The group gains respect for him and he is truly considered the leader again.

4.

Jack became possessed by the desire to

a)

be rescued

b)

find shelter

c)

all of these

d)

hunt

5.

The first symbol of the island government was

a)

the choir boys' caps

b)

fire

c)

the pig's head

d)

the conch shell

6.

What does Jack's hesitation to kill the piglet show?

a)

He has never used a knife before.

b)

He is secretly a coward.

c)

He must learn to put aside his inhibitions.

7.

Snakes were found all over the island

a)

True

b)

false

8.

Who or what is the Lord of the Flies?

a)

It is the name that they have given the dead pilot.

b)

It is the sow's head, and represents evil.

c)

It is the large, poisonous insect that thrives on the island.

d)

It is a game that the littluns play to pass the time.

9.

The boys established a basic government on the island.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

Who is killed at the end of Chapter 9 by the boys on the island during a thunderstorm?

(a)  

11.

A fire was burned at all times for

a)

warmth

b)

signal for rescue

c)

cooking

d)

protection for the "beast"

12.

Jack suggests a way to keep the beast happy. What is it?

a)

Make a special house for the beast.

b)

Give the beast part of each animal that they kill.

c)

Sing to the beast every night.

d)

Leave the beast alone and move to the other side of the island.

13.

Why does the boy's plan for the rescue fail?

a)

The ground and wood were wet and the fire would not burn.

b)

They didn't have a well-thought out plan to control the fire.

c)

It was foggy and no one could see the signal.

d)

They were afraid to get close enough to keep the fire going.

14.

How does the author show the increase in evil in the boys?

a)

The boys start telling each other scary stories about ghosts and devils.

b)

Jack and the hunters find many animal bones that they sharpen and wear that symbolize evil.

c)

More of the action takes place in the dark or deep night.

15.

How does Jack overthrow Ralph's authority at the end of Chapter 8?

a)

Jack gets the boys to vote Ralph out of office.

b)

Jack tells the others that he is the oldest, and the oldest should rule.

c)

Jack announces that he won't play anymore, and he goes off by himself.

d)

Jack challenges Ralph to a spear-throwing contest and wins.