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The Lord of the Flies - Chapers 1-2

Total questions: 37

Worksheet time: 36mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Definition: to cry or whine tearfully

a)

Inarticulate (adj)

b)

Ineffectual (adj)

c)

Snivel (v)

d)

Errant (adj)

2.

Definition: secretive or attempting to avoid notice

a)

Pall (n)

b)

Pallor (n)

c)

Covert (n)

d)

Furtive (adj)

3.

Definition: intense enthusiasm or passion

a)

Acrid (adj)

b)

Bravado (n)

c)

Ardor (n)

d)

Abyss (n)

4.

Definition: vague, unclear, or indistinct

a)

Tremulous (adj)

b)

Ebullience (n)

c)

Myopia (n)

d)

Nebulous (adj)

5.

Definition: not producing the desired effect

a)

Propitiate (v)

b)

Ineffectual (adj)

c)

Fervor (n)

d)

Replenish (v)

6.

Definition: relating to or resembling a bottomless pit

a)

Covert (n)

b)

Bastion (n)

c)

Abyss (n)

d)

Abyssal (adj)

7.

Definition: a sudden or brief invasion

a)

Inarticulate (adj)

b)

Ineffectual (adj)

c)

Incursion (n)

d)

Recrimination (n)

8.

Definition: to criticize sharply

a)

Ineffectual (adj)

b)

Inarticulate (adj)

c)

Surly (a)

d)

Rebuke (v)

9.

Definition: expressing contempt or ridicule

a)

Requital (n)

b)

Gesticulate (v)

c)

Prevail (v)

d)

Derisive (adj)

10.

Definition: to agree or give approval

a)

Assent (v)

b)

Allowed (v)

c)

Indignation (n)

d)

Deference (n)

11.

Definition: reluctance or unwillingness

a)

Incantation (n)

b)

Ebullience (n)

c)

Inarticulate (adj)

d)

Disinclination (n)

12.

Definition: intense and passionate feeling

a)

Fervor (n)

b)

Ineffectual (adj)

c)

Frivolously (adv)

d)

Inarticulate (adj)

13.

Definition: intimidating or discouraging

a)

Antagonism (n)

b)

Dub (verb)

c)

Daunting (adj)

d)

Covert (n)

14.

Definition: to make expressive gestures

a)

Gesticulate (v)

b)

Ineffectual (adj)

c)

Elucidate (v)

d)

Inarticulate (adj)

15.

Definition: extreme intensity or savagery

a)

Exceeding (adj)

b)

Ferocity (n)

c)

Ensconce (v)

d)

Frenzy (n)

16.

Definition: proper behavior or conduct

a)

Inarticulate (adj)

b)

Buffet (v)

c)

Decorum (n)

d)

Demoralized (adj)

17.

Definition: a gloomy atmosphere or covering

a)

Tremulous (adj)

b)

Pall (n)

c)

Nebulous (adj)

d)

Snivel (v)

18.

Definition: a stronghold or fortified place

a)

Inarticulate (adj)

b)

Bastion (n)

c)

Gesticulate (v)

d)

Impervious (adj)

19.

Definition: to walk in a relaxed, casual manner

a)

Saunter (v)

b)

Jeer (v)

c)

Daunt (v)

d)

Hiatus (n)

20.

Definition: a series of words said as a magical spell

a)

Incantation (n)

b)

Ineffectual (adj)

c)

Ensonce (v)

d)

Inarticulate (adj)

21.

Definition: shy and lacking confidence

a)

Ineffectual (adj)

b)

Plod (verb)

c)

Diffident (adj)

d)

Amiable (adj)

22.

Definition: to decorate with hanging ribbons or garlands

a)

Festoon (v)

b)

Decorum (n)

c)

Buffet (v)

d)

Nebulous (adj)

23.

Definition: a bold manner intended to impress or intimidate

a)

Bravado (n)

b)

Poignantly (adv)

c)

Errant (adj)

d)

Inarticulate (adj)

24.

Definition: a facial expression showing pain or disgust

a)

Grimace (n)

b)

Bastion (n)

c)

Myopia (n)

d)

Bravado (n)

25.

Definition: to mock or speak in a scornful way

a)

Errant (adj)

b)

Inarticulate (adj)

c)

Jeer (v)

d)

Saunter (v)

26.

Definition: a crude image or sculpture of a person

a)

Inarticulate (adj)

b)

Diatribe (n)

c)

Effigy (n)

d)

Gamut (n)

27.

Definition: intense irritation or annoyance

a)

Ineffectual (adj)

b)

Exasperation (n)

c)

Inarticulate (adj)

d)

Complacent (adj)

28.

Definition: too willing to believe things easily

a)

Ebullience (n)

b)

Covert (n)

c)

Credulous (adj)

d)

Antagonism (n)

29.

Definition: embarrassment or humiliation

a)

Mortification (n)

b)

Mortify (v)

c)

Discounted (v)

d)

Tempestuously (adv)

30.

Definition: to settle securely or comfortably

a)

Deference (n)

b)

Ebullience (n)

c)

Mortification (n)

d)

Ensconce (v)

31.

  • How does Golding’s description of the island in Chapter 1 set the tone for the novel?

4 lines
32.

  • What can we infer about Ralph’s personality based on the way he behaves when he first meets Piggy?

4 lines
33.

  • How does Piggy’s reaction to the plane crash and the boys’ situation differ from Ralph’s?

4 lines
34.

  • What is the symbolic significance of the conch when Ralph and Piggy first discover it?

4 lines
35.

  • Why do the boys elect Ralph as chief, and how does Jack respond to the decision?

4 lines
36.

In what ways do Ralph, Jack, and Piggy represent different aspects of society and human nature in the opening chapters?
Discuss how each boy embodies distinct values—leadership, order, intellect, aggression, or instinct—and how Golding begins to set up these ideological conflicts from the start.

4 lines
37.

How does Golding use symbolism in Chapters 1–2 to foreshadow the collapse of civilization on the island?
Consider the conch, the fire, the beastie, uniforms, and the boys’ changing behavior. Explain how these early symbols hint at the larger themes of power, fear, and human nature that unfold later in the novel.

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