WorksheetsLord of the Flies: chapters 1-5 Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
How did the boys end up on the island?
a)
They were on a Boy Scouts camping trip on the island
b)
They stole a boat and ran away to the island because of war
c)
They were on a plane that went down over the ocean during a war
d)
They were shipwrecked there due to a yachting race that went wrong
2.
What is a symbol of authority in the society the boys form on the island?
a)
A pointing stick
b)
A British flag
c)
A Bible
d)
A conch shell
3.
Jack Merridew and his group are members of which organization back in England?
a)
Military school cadets
b)
Chess club
c)
Football team (soccer)
d)
The choir
4.
This is the boy who has asthma, is smart, and gets teased:
a)
Jack
b)
Ralph
c)
Piggy
d)
Simon
5.
This is the boy who is called the "fair one" in the beginning; he is responsible:
a)
Jack
b)
Ralph
c)
Piggy
d)
Simon
6.
This is the boy who has a big ego and is often rude
a)
Jack
b)
Ralph
c)
Piggy
d)
Simon
7.
This is the boy who is quiet, helpful, and very introverted:
a)
Jack
b)
Ralph
c)
Piggy
d)
Simon
8.
How and why do the boys make a fire?
a)
The "littluns" were afraid of the dark. One of the older boys found some fuel that had leaked from the crashed plane, and carried it to the site in a shell.
b)
It was a rescue signal. They use Piggy's glasses as a "burning glass."
c)
The fire was started by lightening during a storm. The boys kept it burning.
d)
They do it for protection from wild animals. One boy had a pack of matches which they use.
9.
What causes the hunters, who had promised to keep the fire burning, to neglect it and allow it to go out?
a)
They are becoming more savage, and can only think about hunting.
b)
They become more interested in trying to build a canoe.
c)
They think that the other boys will get over their fear of the dark better if there is no light at all for a few nights.
d)
They think it is too warm on the island and the fire is only adding to their discomfort
10.
Jack is focused on _______. Ralph is focused on _______.
a)
building a canoe ... building shelters
b)
getting rescued ... staying on the island forever
c)
building shelters ... building respect
d)
hunting a pig ... getting rescued
11.
Ralph complains about all of following things at an assembly except for:
a)
The fire always going out because no one cares
b)
Jack's negative attitude bringing everyone down
c)
Boys not using the "lavatory" they made
d)
No one getting drinking water (in coconuts) for the group
12.
Piggy is most afraid of ______
a)
a beast
b)
Jack
c)
Ralph
d)
the dark
13.
Which of the boys best symbolizes "civilization"?
a)
Simon
b)
Jack
c)
Roger
d)
Ralph
14.
Which of the boys best symbolizes "savagery"?
a)
Ralph
b)
Piggy
c)
Jack
d)
Simon
15.
This is an example of a "Man vs. Man" conflict in the story so far:
a)
Piggy vs. Simon
b)
Ralph vs. Piggy
c)
Simon vs. Jack
d)
Jack vs. Ralph
16.
True or False: The boys could have been rescued early on in the book
a)
True
b)
False
17.
True or False: Jack didn't want to even be chief/leader in the beginning
a)
True
b)
False
18.
True or False: No adults survived in the beginning of the story
a)
True
b)
False
19.
True or False: Ralph killed the first pig on the island
a)
True
b)
False
20.
True or False: one of the "littluns" (Percival) said the beast comes out of the water
a)
True
b)
False
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