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lord of the flies chapters 1-6 Questions with
Detailed Verified Answers
What is the setting of the story? Ans: A deserted island, it looks like a
paradise. Pigs and fruit for food
How did the boys become stranded on the island? Ans: Plane crash
during wartime
Are there any adults on the island? Ans: No, the pilot died in the crash
How would you describe Ralph's appearance? Ans: Tall, muscular(built
like a boxer), 12, blonde, "the fair boy"
How would you describe piggy's appearance? Ans: About 10, chubby,
glasses, asthma
Based on our personalities, what does Ralph have that piggy doesn't
have? What does piggy have that Ralph doesn't have? Ans: Ralph is a
natural leader (unlike piggy). Piggy is smart but lacks leadership traits
and is very rational
What did the boys use the conch shell for? Ans: To call all the boys on
the island together(horn)
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How old are the boys on the island? Ans: 6-12
Which two boys want to become chief of the island? Who wins? Ans:
Jack marridew and Ralph. Ralph wins
When all the boys meet, what happens to Simon? Ans: He faints (weak,
gentle, soft spoken)
What is the choir transformed into? Ans: The hunters (irony- sings in
church for peace and harmony are now killing)
What does Jack want to be called? Why? Ans: Merridew because he
wants to be older and more proper and have authority
Who are the three boys to explore the island? Ans: Ralph, Jack, Simon
What job is piggy given? Ans: To find the names of all the kids
What happen when Jack sees a pig? Ans: Tries to kill it but isn't able to,
makes excuses
At the beginning of the chapter, row hold another meeting. What rules
does he sit at this meeting? Ans: No talking and less you're given the
conch and won't be interrupted, they need hunters, keep a fire going on
the top of the mountain at all times
What happens when someone holds the conch shell? what do you think
the shell symbolizes? Ans: When you hold the conch shell, you got to
speak and no one interrupts you. The shell represents authority and
power
lord of the flies chapters 1-6 Questions with
Detailed Verified Answers
What is the setting of the story? Ans: A deserted island, it looks like a
paradise. Pigs and fruit for food
How did the boys become stranded on the island? Ans: Plane crash
during wartime
Are there any adults on the island? Ans: No, the pilot died in the crash
How would you describe Ralph's appearance? Ans: Tall, muscular(built
like a boxer), 12, blonde, "the fair boy"
How would you describe piggy's appearance? Ans: About 10, chubby,
glasses, asthma
Based on our personalities, what does Ralph have that piggy doesn't
have? What does piggy have that Ralph doesn't have? Ans: Ralph is a
natural leader (unlike piggy). Piggy is smart but lacks leadership traits
and is very rational
What did the boys use the conch shell for? Ans: To call all the boys on
the island together(horn)
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How old are the boys on the island? Ans: 6-12
Which two boys want to become chief of the island? Who wins? Ans:
Jack marridew and Ralph. Ralph wins
When all the boys meet, what happens to Simon? Ans: He faints (weak,
gentle, soft spoken)
What is the choir transformed into? Ans: The hunters (irony- sings in
church for peace and harmony are now killing)
What does Jack want to be called? Why? Ans: Merridew because he
wants to be older and more proper and have authority
Who are the three boys to explore the island? Ans: Ralph, Jack, Simon
What job is piggy given? Ans: To find the names of all the kids
What happen when Jack sees a pig? Ans: Tries to kill it but isn't able to,
makes excuses
At the beginning of the chapter, row hold another meeting. What rules
does he sit at this meeting? Ans: No talking and less you're given the
conch and won't be interrupted, they need hunters, keep a fire going on
the top of the mountain at all times
What happens when someone holds the conch shell? what do you think
the shell symbolizes? Ans: When you hold the conch shell, you got to
speak and no one interrupts you. The shell represents authority and
power
