WorksheetsLord of the Flies Vocabulary
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
"I ought to be chief." said Jack with simple arrogance, "because I'm chapter chorister and head boy. I can sing C sharp."
the spiral shell often used as a horn
a loud uproar as from a crowd of people; outcry
offensive display of superiority or self-importance overbearing pride
a singer in a choir; a choir leader
"I ought to be chief," said Jack with simple arrogance, "because I'm chapter chorister and head boy. I can sing C sharp."
a singer in a choir; a choir leader
a loud uproar as from a crowd of people; outcry
offensive display of superiority or self-importance overbearing pride
not clear or plain; not clear to understanding; uncertain
But there was a stillness about Ralph as he sat that marked him out: there was his size, and attractive appearance; and most obscurely, yet most powerfully, there was the conch.
quick and active; lively
color
pale, faint, lacking in interest
not clear or plain; not clear to understanding; uncertain
Every hand outside the choir except Piggy's was raised immediately. Then Piggy, too, raised his hand grudgingly into the air.
quick and active; lively
displaying or reflecting reluctance or unwillingness
offensive display of superiority or self-importance overbearing pride
not clear or plain; not clear to understanding; uncertain
a stronghold into which people could go for shelter during a battle
contrite
bastion
tacitly
specious
What does the word 'conch' symbolize in 'Lord of the Flies'?
A) Authority and order
B) Chaos and destruction
C) Fear and anxiety
D) Friendship and unity
In 'Lord of the Flies', what does the term 'beast' represent?
A) The boys' fear of the unknown
B) A real creature on the island
C) The island's natural beauty
D) The conch's power
What is the meaning of the word 'ebullience' as used in 'Lord of the Flies'?
A) Sadness
B) Liveliness and enthusiasm
C) Anger
D) Confusion
Which word describes Jack's leadership style in 'Lord of the Flies'?
A) Democratic
B) Authoritarian
C) Passive
D) Indifferent
What does the term 'specious' mean as used in 'Lord of the Flies'?
A) Genuine
B) Misleadingly attractive
C) Transparent
D) Obvious
In 'Lord of the Flies', what does the word 'furtive' describe?
A) Open and honest behavior
B) Secretive and sly behavior
C) Loud and boisterous behavior
D) Calm and peaceful behavior
What does the word 'tacit' mean in the context of 'Lord of the Flies'?
A) Explicitly stated
B) Understood without being openly expressed
C) Loudly proclaimed
D) Written down
In 'Lord of the Flies', what does the word 'leviathan' refer to?
A) A small fish
B) A large sea monster
C) A type of tree
D) A bird
What is the meaning of 'malevolent' as used in 'Lord of the Flies'?
A) Kind and generous
B) Evil and harmful
C) Neutral and indifferent
D) Happy and joyful
In 'Lord of the Flies', what does the word 'ululation' mean?
A) A soft whisper
B) A loud, wailing cry
C) A gentle hum
D) A quiet murmur
