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Lord of the Flies Chapters 1 -4 Questions with
Detailed Verified Answers
What is the fair boy's attitude when he realizes that there may be no
grown-ups on the island? Ans: Was upset at first, but became excited
to have no grown-ups
How did the boys come to be on this island? Ans: Were on a plane to a
safe zone from England when the plane crashes.
?What seems to be the concern of Piggy Ans: He cannot swim.
Why does Ralph's talk of rescue sound naive or innocent? Ans: His dad
will come rescue him, but he might be dead.
Describe Piggy. Ans: Clueless, fat, has glasses, cannot swim, has
asthma.
What do they spot in the sand, and what is the reaction of the boys?
Ans: Spotted a shell and were excited to see it since its valuable.
In what sense do Ralph and Piggy make one whole boy while dealing with
the conch? Ans: They worked together because Piggy knows what to do
but cannot blow it because of asthma so Ralph blows into the conch
combining qualities from the boys.
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Who are the boys that appear out of the jungle, and what do they do?
Ans: The choir boys and they gather together.
Who is Merridew, and what is our first impression of him? Ans:
Merridew is the leader and he is struct.
When Jack Merridew finds out there are no adults on the island, why does
he reject the name Jack? Ans: He does not want to be reffered as a kid.
How can we see that Jack is used to commanding? Ans: He is head of
choir.
How do we know that Piggy's place in this island society is going to be
similar to his status in England? What do you suppose his situation was
there? Ans: Was always left out and wasn't treated nicely.
Although Piggy seemed to be the smartest, and Jack is an obvious leader,
why is Ralph elected chief? Ans: He was leader in group already.
In what ways does Ralph disappoint Piggy? Ans: Allowed them to call
him Piggy and doubted him.
What do the boys determine at the top of the mountain? How do they
seem to feel about this? Ans: Pink rocks - not as much jungle - easiest
way to go.
What is the first act of willful destruction? What is their reaction? Ans:
Smashed a deep hole in the canopy of the forest, felt accomplished, felt
feeling of success.
Lord of the Flies Chapters 1 -4 Questions with
Detailed Verified Answers
What is the fair boy's attitude when he realizes that there may be no
grown-ups on the island? Ans: Was upset at first, but became excited
to have no grown-ups
How did the boys come to be on this island? Ans: Were on a plane to a
safe zone from England when the plane crashes.
?What seems to be the concern of Piggy Ans: He cannot swim.
Why does Ralph's talk of rescue sound naive or innocent? Ans: His dad
will come rescue him, but he might be dead.
Describe Piggy. Ans: Clueless, fat, has glasses, cannot swim, has
asthma.
What do they spot in the sand, and what is the reaction of the boys?
Ans: Spotted a shell and were excited to see it since its valuable.
In what sense do Ralph and Piggy make one whole boy while dealing with
the conch? Ans: They worked together because Piggy knows what to do
but cannot blow it because of asthma so Ralph blows into the conch
combining qualities from the boys.
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Who are the boys that appear out of the jungle, and what do they do?
Ans: The choir boys and they gather together.
Who is Merridew, and what is our first impression of him? Ans:
Merridew is the leader and he is struct.
When Jack Merridew finds out there are no adults on the island, why does
he reject the name Jack? Ans: He does not want to be reffered as a kid.
How can we see that Jack is used to commanding? Ans: He is head of
choir.
How do we know that Piggy's place in this island society is going to be
similar to his status in England? What do you suppose his situation was
there? Ans: Was always left out and wasn't treated nicely.
Although Piggy seemed to be the smartest, and Jack is an obvious leader,
why is Ralph elected chief? Ans: He was leader in group already.
In what ways does Ralph disappoint Piggy? Ans: Allowed them to call
him Piggy and doubted him.
What do the boys determine at the top of the mountain? How do they
seem to feel about this? Ans: Pink rocks - not as much jungle - easiest
way to go.
What is the first act of willful destruction? What is their reaction? Ans:
Smashed a deep hole in the canopy of the forest, felt accomplished, felt
feeling of success.
