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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What are the boys from the choir wearing when they arrive on the beach in Chapter 1: “The Sound of the Shell”?
(a) Swimsuits.
(b) Military uniforms.
(c) Black cloaks.
(d) High-collared uniforms.

4. 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?
(a) The shell.
(b) The stone.
(c) The spear.
(d) The staff.

5. 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”?
(a) The altos.
(b) The sopranos.
(c) The trebles.
(d) The basses.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the boys are thoughtful enough to bring leaves for the signal fire in Chapter 2: “Fire on the Mountain”?

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

3. What kind of shell do Ralph and Piggy discover on the beach in Chapter 1: “The Sound of the Shell”?

4. Who is the only boy who does not help gather firewood in Chapter 2: “Fire on the Mountain”?

5. The first boy that appears after Ralph blows the sounds on the shell is said to be about how old in Chapter 1: “The Sound of the Shell”?

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