The Lord of the Flies Review

Why do the boys get stranded on the island?

• Their plane is shot down in a war.

• Their plane crashes because of a mechanical failure.

• Their plane crashes because the pilot had a heart attack.

• Their boat ran aground during a storm.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

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CCSS.RL.6.9

What does the littlun say he saw in the forest?

• A wolf cub they make their pet.

• Strange markings on a cliff.

• A native tribe of cannibals.

• A snake thing he calls a beastie.

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What do the boys use to light the fire and what is the fire for?

• They use matches from a first aid kit. It is to keep animals away.

• Lightning starts the fire. They use it to cook food.

• They use Piggy’s glasses. It is a signal fire.

• They are not able to light a fire.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Why was the signal fire out when the ship passed by?

• They didn’t have extra wood to put on the fire.

• They had no way to light the fire.

• Jack was too busy hunting.

• Ralph was too busy eating.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Why does Roger miss hitting Henry with the rocks?

• Roger thinks it is funny to get sand in Henry’s eyes.

• Roger has “conditioned civility.” He does not want to get in trouble.

• Roger is just playing a game with Henry.

• Roger just wants attention. He does not want to hurt Henry.

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CCSS.RL.7.3

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Why does Jack paint his face to go hunting?

• So he can hide his civility and become a primal hunter.

• To scare the animals.

• To hide in the bushes.

• He just thinks it will be fun.

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CCSS.RI.1.4

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What does Simon mean when he says “maybe it’s only us?”

• That they are the only survivors of the war.

• That the island is uninhabited.

• That they are imagining the beast and the beast is a part of them.

• That no one else is scared except for them.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

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What lands on the top of the mountain?

• A dead parachutist from the war.

• A plane from the war overhead.

• A spaceship.

• A helicopter to save them.

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How does Ralph respond when he hits the boar with the spear?

• He jumps on the pig and cuts its throat and finally becomes a true hunter.

• He is excited and participates in the mock hunt that hurts Robert.

• He realizes that he wants to be a vegetarian and swears off meat.

• He feels guilty for hurting the pig and tries to take the pig to safety.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

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Why does Jack leave the head of the sow for the beast?

• It is a sacrifice to please the beast.

• It is bait so they can see the beast.

• It is part of a ritual they are performing.

• It is bait so they can attack the beast.

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