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Lord of the Flies Quiz Ch. 4 Quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

'Sinewy' describes which character's physical appearance in Chapter 4?

a)

Ralph

b)

Jack

c)

Simon

d)

Roger

2.

What does 'taboo' imply in the social structure of the boys on the island?

a)

Forbidden practices

b)

Accepted norms

c)

Encouraged activities

d)

Irrelevant customs

3.

What does the word 'blatant' most nearly mean as used in Chapter 4?

a)

Hidden

b)

Obvious

c)

Unimportant

d)

Subtle

4.

From whose perspective is the conflict among the boys most intensely described in Chapter 4?

a)

Piggy

b)

Jack

c)

Roger

d)

Ralph

5.

Roger looked at the littluns ________ as he hid behind the trees, throwing stones in their direction.

a)

jeeringly

b)

impalpable

c)

apprehension

d)

sinewy

6.

Fearing the unknown, Piggy’s ________ about their rescue grew with each passing day.

a)

tendril

b)

impalpable

c)

apprehension

d)

jeeringly

7.

The term 'malevolently' describes whose actions or attitudes in Chapter 4?

a)

Piggy's towards Jack.

b)

Roger's towards the littluns.

c)

Jack's towards Ralph.

d)

Ralph's towards Simon.

8.

During the heat of the day, the shimmering heatwaves caused a ________ of water in the distance, tricking the thirsty boys.

a)

mirage

b)

malevolent

c)

ineffective

d)

blatant

9.

The topic of ghosts became ________ among the boys, something they were frightened to even discuss.

a)

malevolent

b)

sinewy

c)

mirage

d)

taboo

10.

The term 'impalpable' in the text most likely means?

a)

Intangible

b)

Immovable

c)

Imperceptible

d)

Impressive

11.

His ________ build was advantageous in the physically demanding tasks around the camp.

a)

sinewy

b)

jeeringly

c)

impalpable

d)

tendril

12.

The vine climbing up the tree twisted in ________ patterns, holding tightly to the bark.

a)

tendril

b)

taboo

c)

mirage

d)

malevolently

13.

The rescue signal fire was ________; despite their efforts, it failed to attract any ships.

a)

ineffective

b)

mirage

c)

blatant

d)

sinewy

14.

The boys found the idea of a beast on the island to be ________, making them very fearful and anxious.

a)

malevolently

b)

impalpable

c)

sinewy

d)

tendril

15.

How does the British background of the boys influence their behavior and attitudes in the novel?

a)

They are indifferent to nature.

b)

They seek immediate rescue.

c)

They rely on democratic principles.

d)

They create rigid class distinctions.

16.

He looked at the other boys ________, wishing to harm them as they had harmed him.

a)

malevolently

b)

tendril

c)

taboo

d)

jeeringly

17.

Why can't Piggy run or swim?

a)

he is too young

b)

he has asthma

c)

he is scared

18.

Jack's disregard for the rules became more ________ as he continued to challenge Ralph's authority.

a)

blatant

b)

mirage

c)

taboo

d)

ineffective

19.

How does Golding's portrayal of the island society mirror larger societal conflicts?

a)

It shows the necessity of laws.

b)

It highlights the struggle between order and chaos.

c)

It underscores the role of religion in society.

d)

It emphasizes economic inequalities.

20.
What does Roger do to Henry?
a)
pushes him into the water
b)
throws rocks at him without actually hitting him
c)
knocks over his sand castle
d)
calls him a baby