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Lord of the Flies study guide Questions with
Detailed Verified Answers
How did the boys end up on the jungle island? Ans: the plane in which
they were being transported to safety was shot down.
Describe Ralph's physical features and also his reaction to being on the
island. List at least 3 attributes. Ans: 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.
Descibe Piggy's physical features and also his reaction to being on the
island. List at least 3 attributes. Ans: 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).
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How does Ralph respond to Piggy's practical suggestion to have a
meeting? Ans: 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.
How does Ralph think they will be rescued? Ans: 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.
What had Piggy overheard the pilot saying? Ans: Piggy overheard the
pilot saying that an "atom bomb" went off at the airport and killed
everyone.
How does Ralph attract the other boys on the island? What does he do?
Ans: 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.
How do the younger boys act when they get there? Ans: The younger
boys acted obediently when they found Ralph and Piggy . They listened to
what Ralph had to say with manners.
Describe the way Jack and his band of choir boys looked as they came
toward the assembled group. List 3 attributes. Ans: 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
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each had a square black cap with a badge and a cloak except the leader's
was golden.
How does Jack treat the others? Ans: 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.
What conflict soon arises? How is it solved? Ans: 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.
What does Ralph do to make Jack feel better? What is compromised?
Ans: 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.
What is the purpose of the expedition of Jack, Ralph, and Simon? Ans:
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.
How does Simon describe the unusual buds on the bushes? Ans: green
candle buds
Why hadn't Jack been able to kill the pig? Ans: He couldn't get past the
thought of taking a living thing's life. He hesitated and the pig escaped.
Lord of the Flies study guide Questions with
Detailed Verified Answers
How did the boys end up on the jungle island? Ans: the plane in which
they were being transported to safety was shot down.
Describe Ralph's physical features and also his reaction to being on the
island. List at least 3 attributes. Ans: 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.
Descibe Piggy's physical features and also his reaction to being on the
island. List at least 3 attributes. Ans: 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).
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How does Ralph respond to Piggy's practical suggestion to have a
meeting? Ans: 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.
How does Ralph think they will be rescued? Ans: 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.
What had Piggy overheard the pilot saying? Ans: Piggy overheard the
pilot saying that an "atom bomb" went off at the airport and killed
everyone.
How does Ralph attract the other boys on the island? What does he do?
Ans: 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.
How do the younger boys act when they get there? Ans: The younger
boys acted obediently when they found Ralph and Piggy . They listened to
what Ralph had to say with manners.
Describe the way Jack and his band of choir boys looked as they came
toward the assembled group. List 3 attributes. Ans: 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
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each had a square black cap with a badge and a cloak except the leader's
was golden.
How does Jack treat the others? Ans: 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.
What conflict soon arises? How is it solved? Ans: 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.
What does Ralph do to make Jack feel better? What is compromised?
Ans: 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.
What is the purpose of the expedition of Jack, Ralph, and Simon? Ans:
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.
How does Simon describe the unusual buds on the bushes? Ans: green
candle buds
Why hadn't Jack been able to kill the pig? Ans: He couldn't get past the
thought of taking a living thing's life. He hesitated and the pig escaped.
