Lord of the Flies Ch. 1-2 Reading Check

How did Piggy compare to Ralph, the "fair-haired boy"?

• Piggy was taller and thinner

• He was more cautious; Ralph more impulsive

• He was of the same height and build

• They were the exact same age

What conclusion do the boys come to about the grownups?

• They think there are many grownups hiding.

• They think there are no grownups at all.

• They think the grownups are coming to rescue them.

• They think the grownups are on another part of the island.

What did Piggy see when looking through the plane windows during the descent?

• Clear skies and birds

• Other parts of the plane with flames coming out

• The sea and rescue boats

• Trees and mountains

What happened to the plane after it crashed?

• It safely landed on the beach

• It was taken out to sea by a storm

• It was hidden in the forest

• It was completely destroyed by fire

Why did the fat boy say he could not run or swim?

• He was the only boy in his school without asthma.

• He had been wearing glasses since he was three.

• His aunt told him not to because of his asthma.

• He was trying to catch his breath after running.

What did Ralph do after he believed in the reality of the island?

• He laughed

• He stood on his head

• He swept sand into a pile

• All of the above

What did Piggy suggest they should do regarding the other kids who might also be there?

• Ignore all the other people

• Make a list of their names and have a meeting

• Call them by nicknames

• Ask them to leave

What did Piggy do while Ralph was swimming?

• He swam with Ralph

• He sat on the rocky ledge and watched Ralph

• He left the area to find help

• He started building a sandcastle

Why couldn't Piggy swim?

• He didn't want to swim.

• He wasn't allowed because of his asthma.

• He was afraid of the water.

• He never learned how to swim.

What did Piggy's aunt do for a living?

• She was a teacher.

• She was a nurse.

• She owned a candy store.

• She was a librarian.