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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What ocean is described as surrounding the island in Chapter 4: “Painted Faces and Long Hair”?
(a) The Atlantic Ocean.
(b) The Indian Ocean.
(c) The Arctic Ocean.
(d) The Pacific Ocean.

2. Which of the boys comes up to Ralph at the castle to ask in Chapter 6: “Beast from Air,” “Why can’t we stay here for a bit?”
(a) Jack.
(b) Bill.
(c) Henry.
(d) Simon.

3. What is the meaning of the word “ebullience,” used in Chapter 2: “Fire on the Mountain”?
(a) Vicissitude.
(b) Exhilaration.
(c) Luxuriance.
(d) Belligerence.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What kinds of wild animals have the boys discovered living on the island in Chapter 2: “Fire on the Mountain”?

2. Who says that the boys can’t go start a fire on the mountain because they don’t have the spectacles in Chapter 7: “Shadows and Tall Trees”?

3. What color is the birthmark described as on the young boy who steps forward at the meeting in Chapter 2: “Fire on the Mountain”?

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

5. Who is back at the shelters with the littluns as the other boys are on the hunt for the beast in Chapter 7: “Shadows and Tall Trees”?

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