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

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) Henry.
(b) Simon.
(c) James.
(d) Johnny.

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

3. Who is the only boy that is helping Ralph build the shelters in Chapter 3: “Huts on the Beach”?
(a) Jack.
(b) Henry.
(c) Simon.
(d) Johnny.

4. From what perspective is the narrative of Lord of the Flies related?
(a) Third person.
(b) Fourth person.
(c) First person.
(d) Second person.

5. Between what two characters is there a developing conflict that is foreshadowed in Chapter 3: “Huts on the Beach”?
(a) Piggy and Johnny.
(b) Jack and Ralph.
(c) Henry and Maurice.
(d) Simon and Maurice.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the boys are trying to figure out how to light a fire in Chapter 2: “Fire on the Mountain,” who says, “You make a bow and spin the arrow”?

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

3. What does the word “furtive” mean, as used in Chapter 3: “Huts on the Beach”?

4. Of the three littluns that are described together playing by the sandcastles in Chapter 4: “Painted Faces and Long Hair,” who is described as “the biggest of them”?

5. 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”?

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