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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Ralph tells Piggy in Chapter 1: “The Sound of the Shell” that his father holds what position?
(a) Magazine Editor.
(b) Journalist.
(c) Commander of the Navy.
(d) Ambassador to Egypt.

2. What word used in Chapter 3: “Huts on the Beach” is an adjective indicating that something is under the surface?
(a) Obstinate.
(b) Declivity.
(c) Vicissitude.
(d) Submerged.

3. In the reenactment of the pig killing in Chapter 8: “Gift for the Darkness,” who portrays the sow?
(a) Jack.
(b) Roger.
(c) Robert.
(d) Maurice.

4. Which of the littluns had run off crying after getting sand in his eye in Chapter 4: “Painted Faces and Long Hair”?
(a) Johnny.
(b) Percival.
(c) Ralph.
(d) Henry.

5. Who suggests that the boys need a drum after the pig-killing ritual in Chapter 7: “Shadows and Tall Trees”?
(a) Johnny.
(b) Percival.
(c) Maurice.
(d) Jack.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jack ask Ralph for when he arrives at the camp in Chapter 3: “Huts on the Beach”?

2. What word from Chapter 5: “Beast from Water” refers to a contortion of the body caused by violent, involuntary muscular contractions?

3. Who, in addition to Piggy, tries to convince Ralph not to give up his position as chief at the end of Chapter 5: “Beast from Water”?

4. What word used in Chapter 4: “Painted Faces and Long Hair” refers to a warlike or aggressively hostile nature or attitude?

5. What adjective used in Chapter 6: “Beast from Air” to describe Simon means lacking confidence in one’s own ability, worth, or fitness?

(see the answer key)

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