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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the littluns has been left “in triumphant possession of the castles” after the others have run off in Chapter 4: “Painted Faces and Long Hair”?
(a) James.
(b) Henry.
(c) Simon.
(d) Johnny.

2. What word from Chapter 7: “Shadows and Tall Trees” means rich abundance or lushness?
(a) Vicissitude.
(b) Luxuriance.
(c) Belligerence.
(d) Diffidence.

3. What does the word “vicissitude” mean, as used in Chapter 3: “Huts on the Beach”?
(a) Savagery.
(b) A change or variation.
(c) A gathering of people.
(d) A betrayal of principles.

4. What does the word “furtive” mean, as used in Chapter 3: “Huts on the Beach”?
(a) Stealthy.
(b) Pointless.
(c) Personalized.
(d) Savage.

5. Which of the older boys leads the way through the sand castles, kicking them over and laughing, in Chapter 4: “Painted Faces and Long Hair”?
(a) Maurice.
(b) Simon.
(c) Roger.
(d) Robert.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who leads the boys to the mountaintop in order to begin building a signal fire in Chapter 2: “Fire on the Mountain”?

2. What British slang word is used throughout the narrative to mean excellent or wonderful?

3. One of the rules that Ralph establishes at the meeting in Chapter 2: “Fire on the Mountain” is that no one may speak at the meetings unless he is holding what?

4. What does the boy with the birthmark first call “the beastie” in Chapter 2: “Fire on the Mountain”?

5. Who picks up Percival and carries him to a shelter in the beginning of Chapter 6: “Beast from Air”?

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