1. What kinds of wild animals have the boys discovered living on the island in Chapter 2: “Fire on the Mountain”?
(a) Foxes.
(b) Deer.
(c) Pigs.
(d) Turkeys.

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

3. Who leads the boys to the mountaintop in order to begin building a signal fire in Chapter 2: “Fire on the Mountain”?
(a) Johnny.
(b) Henry.
(c) Jack.
(d) Ralph.

4. How old is Ralph said to be in Chapter 1: “The Sound of the Shell”?
(a) 10.
(b) 12.
(c) 15.
(d) 8.

5. Which of the boys are thoughtful enough to bring leaves for the signal fire in Chapter 2: “Fire on the Mountain”?
(a) Simon and Peter.
(b) Sam and Eric.
(c) Johnny and Percival.
(d) Henry and Maurice.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the choir assumes guardianship of the fire, what group within them is assigned fire-duty during the first week in Chapter 2: “Fire on the Mountain”?

2. What color is Jack Merridew’s hair in the novel?

3. What is the name of the first little boy that arrives from the jungle when Ralph blows on the shell in Chapter 1: “The Sound of the Shell”?

4. Who suggests that the boys hold a vote for the chief in Chapter 1: “The Sound of the Shell”?

5. What are the names of the twins that appear on the beach in Chapter 1: “The Sound of the Shell”?

(see the answer key)

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