2. One of the twins asks the other if he remembers what character from school in Chapter 6: “Beast from Air”?
(a) “Old Waxy.”
(b) “Old Potters.”
(c) “Old Gremlin.”
(d) “Old Wizard.”

3. Who stops Roger as he approaches the Castle Rock, saying “Halt! Who goes there?” in Chapter 10: “The Shell and the Glasses”?
(a) Robert.
(b) Roger.
(c) Stanley.
(d) Wilfred.

4. What British slang word is used throughout the narrative to mean excellent or wonderful?
(a) “Rad.”
(b) “Wizard.”
(c) “Doge.”
(d) “Masterly.”

5. During Piggy’s speech at the podium during the assembly he declares that “Life is” what, in Chapter 5: “Beast from Water”?
(a) “Futile.”
(b) “Hopeful.”
(c) “Meaningless.”
(d) “Scientific.”

Short Answer Questions

1. As the big boys set out to hunt down the beast in Chapter 6: “Beast from Air,” the narrator states, “This day promised, like the others, to be a sunbath under” what?

2. 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”?

3. Sam and Eric tell Ralph in Chapter 12: “Cry of the Hunters” that Jack and who plant to hunt him tomorrow?

4. What color hair is Simon said to have in Chapter 3: “Huts on the Beach”?

5. What is the meaning of the word “interminable,” used in Chapter 6: “Beast from Air”?

(see the answer key)

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