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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who leads the boys to the mountaintop in order to begin building a signal fire in Chapter 2: “Fire on the Mountain”?
(a) Henry.
(b) Ralph.
(c) Jack.
(d) Johnny.

3. Who is described in Chapter 4: “Painted Faces and Long Hair” as “the only boy on the island whose hair never seemed to grow”?
(a) Ralph.
(b) Jack.
(c) Piggy.
(d) Simon.

4. Which of the littluns does Roger follow to the beach and begin throwing stones at in Chapter 4: “Painted Faces and Long Hair”?
(a) Maurice.
(b) Simon.
(c) Henry.
(d) Johnny.

5. The narrator says of Ralph in the beginning of Chapter 5: “Beast from Water,” “He found himself understanding the wearisomeness of this life, where every path was an improvisation and a considerable part of one’s waking life was spent watching” what?
(a) “The road behind.”
(b) “One’s back.”
(c) “The road ahead.”
(d) “One’s feet.”

Short Answer Questions

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

2. 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”?

3. What adjective used in Chapter 6: “Beast from Air” to describe Simon means lacking confidence in one’s own ability, worth, or fitness?

4. What color is the cliff of rock that forms the side of the castle described as in Chapter 6: “Beast from Air”?

5. Piggy tells Ralph in Chapter 1: “The Sound of the Shell” that he’s worn glasses since he was how old?

Short Essay Questions

1. How would you describe the system of discipline on the island in Chapter 3: “Huts on the Beach”? What effects can you see from this system?

2. What element of fear and suspense is introduced during the meeting in Chapter 2: “Fire on the Mountain”

3. Why do you think Piggy’s statements during the meeting are largely ignored in Chapter 2: “Fire on the Mountain”?

4. What is discussed as the “main point” of the meeting in Chapter 5: “Beast from Water”?

5. Who are the first characters introduced in Chapter 1: “The Sound of the Shell”? How are they described?

6. How would you describe the exploration of the boys in Chapter 1: “The Sound of the Shell”?

7. What is discussed at the meeting in Chapter 1: “The Sound of the Shell”? How do the boys feel about their situation?

8. What leads to the impromptu meeting in Chapter 6: “Beast from Air”? What decision is made at the meeting?

9. How is the character of Simon described in the novel? What physical condition does Simon suffer from?

10. What can be interpreted by Jack’s behavior toward Piggy in Chapter 4: “Painted Faces and Long Hair”?

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