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Lord of the Flies study guide Questions with
Detailed Verified Answers
the plane in which they were being transported to safety was shot down.
Ans: How did the boys end up on the jungle island?
Ralph is described as being pale with fair hair in the beginning. He is
taller in relationship to Piggy, and thinner as well. He has wide shoulders
and is built like a boxer. You can tell that he is better educated by his
grammar. Finally, Ralph is a natural born leader which is evident when he
creates order among the boys and makes sure everyone has a job. Ans:
Describe Ralph's physical features and also his reaction to being on the
island. List at least 3 attributes.
Piggy is first described as short and fat. This creates an obstacle when it
comes to athleticism. Piggy's weight most likely gave him his asthma
which hinders his ability to be active. Also, it can be assumed that he is
either younger or less educated due to his grammar. Lastly, Piggy yearns
to be accepted by his peers. For example, when Ralph was teasing him,
"Piggy grinned reluctantly, pleased dispite himself at even this much
recognition," (11). Ans: Descibe Piggy's physical features and also his
reaction to being on the island. List at least 3 attributes.
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He first ignores it and daydreams. But once they found the conch shell,
Ralph decided to use it to call any others together for the meeting, using
Piggy's original idea. Ans: How does Ralph respond to Piggy's practical
suggestion to have a meeting?
Ralph thinks that he will be rescued by his father who is in the Navy
when he gets his leave. He thought his dad would find out from the
airport, but Piggy says it has been bombed. Ans: How does Ralph think
they will be rescued?
Piggy overheard the pilot saying that an "atom bomb" went off at the
airport and killed everyone. Ans: What had Piggy overheard the pilot
saying?
Ralph attracted the other boys on the island by blowing into the conch
that him and Piggy found which produced a loud sound that could be
heard for miles. Ans: How does Ralph attract the other boys on the
island? What does he do?
The younger boys acted obediently when they found Ralph and Piggy .
They listened to what Ralph had to say with manners. Ans: How do the
younger boys act when they get there?
They looked like a mysterious creature while advancing towards the rest
of the group. They were walking very orderly in two parallel lines and
dressed in," strangely eccentric clothing" (19). The choirboys carried
garmets in their hands and each had a square black cap with a badge and
a cloak except the leader's was golden. Ans: Describe the way Jack and
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his band of choir boys looked as they came toward the assembled group.
List 3 attributes.
Jack treats the others like he is more superior and dominant while they
have to obey his orders. He achieves organization by bullying the other
kids and gets everyone to join in against his victim. Ans: How does Jack
treat the others?
The conflict that arises is that the boys need to choose a chief to lead
them. Both Jack and Ralph want to lead so the conflict is solved by
voting. Ralph wins the votes so he becomes leader but he allows Jack to
lead the hunters. Ans: What conflict soon arises? How is it solved?
Ralph makes Jack feel better by giving him the power to decide what the
choirboys get to do and lead them in it. In this way, Ralph compromises
by giving away a power that he received to Jack. Ans: What does Ralph
do to make Jack feel better? What is compromised?
to determine whether or not they were on an island. This discovery would
gauge the liklihood of being rescued and allow the boys to form a course
of action. Ans: What is the purpose of the expedition of Jack, Ralph,
and Simon?
green candle buds Ans: How does Simon describe the unusual buds on
the bushes?
He couldn't get past the thought of taking a living thing's life. He
hesitated and the pig escaped. Ans: Why hadn't Jack been able to kill
the pig?
Lord of the Flies study guide Questions with
Detailed Verified Answers
the plane in which they were being transported to safety was shot down.
Ans: How did the boys end up on the jungle island?
Ralph is described as being pale with fair hair in the beginning. He is
taller in relationship to Piggy, and thinner as well. He has wide shoulders
and is built like a boxer. You can tell that he is better educated by his
grammar. Finally, Ralph is a natural born leader which is evident when he
creates order among the boys and makes sure everyone has a job. Ans:
Describe Ralph's physical features and also his reaction to being on the
island. List at least 3 attributes.
Piggy is first described as short and fat. This creates an obstacle when it
comes to athleticism. Piggy's weight most likely gave him his asthma
which hinders his ability to be active. Also, it can be assumed that he is
either younger or less educated due to his grammar. Lastly, Piggy yearns
to be accepted by his peers. For example, when Ralph was teasing him,
"Piggy grinned reluctantly, pleased dispite himself at even this much
recognition," (11). Ans: Descibe Piggy's physical features and also his
reaction to being on the island. List at least 3 attributes.
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He first ignores it and daydreams. But once they found the conch shell,
Ralph decided to use it to call any others together for the meeting, using
Piggy's original idea. Ans: How does Ralph respond to Piggy's practical
suggestion to have a meeting?
Ralph thinks that he will be rescued by his father who is in the Navy
when he gets his leave. He thought his dad would find out from the
airport, but Piggy says it has been bombed. Ans: How does Ralph think
they will be rescued?
Piggy overheard the pilot saying that an "atom bomb" went off at the
airport and killed everyone. Ans: What had Piggy overheard the pilot
saying?
Ralph attracted the other boys on the island by blowing into the conch
that him and Piggy found which produced a loud sound that could be
heard for miles. Ans: How does Ralph attract the other boys on the
island? What does he do?
The younger boys acted obediently when they found Ralph and Piggy .
They listened to what Ralph had to say with manners. Ans: How do the
younger boys act when they get there?
They looked like a mysterious creature while advancing towards the rest
of the group. They were walking very orderly in two parallel lines and
dressed in," strangely eccentric clothing" (19). The choirboys carried
garmets in their hands and each had a square black cap with a badge and
a cloak except the leader's was golden. Ans: Describe the way Jack and
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his band of choir boys looked as they came toward the assembled group.
List 3 attributes.
Jack treats the others like he is more superior and dominant while they
have to obey his orders. He achieves organization by bullying the other
kids and gets everyone to join in against his victim. Ans: How does Jack
treat the others?
The conflict that arises is that the boys need to choose a chief to lead
them. Both Jack and Ralph want to lead so the conflict is solved by
voting. Ralph wins the votes so he becomes leader but he allows Jack to
lead the hunters. Ans: What conflict soon arises? How is it solved?
Ralph makes Jack feel better by giving him the power to decide what the
choirboys get to do and lead them in it. In this way, Ralph compromises
by giving away a power that he received to Jack. Ans: What does Ralph
do to make Jack feel better? What is compromised?
to determine whether or not they were on an island. This discovery would
gauge the liklihood of being rescued and allow the boys to form a course
of action. Ans: What is the purpose of the expedition of Jack, Ralph,
and Simon?
green candle buds Ans: How does Simon describe the unusual buds on
the bushes?
He couldn't get past the thought of taking a living thing's life. He
hesitated and the pig escaped. Ans: Why hadn't Jack been able to kill
the pig?
