Lord of the Flies: Chapter 2 & 3 Reading Check

What does the conch symbolize in Chapter 2?

• Power

• Authority and order

• Fear

• Violence

What suggestion does Ralph make to help them get rescued in Chapter 2?

• Building huts for shelter

• Starting a signal fire

• Finding food

• Exploring the island for other people

Who is responsible for watching the signal fire in Chapter 2?

• Ralph

• Jack and the choir boys

• Piggy

• Simon

What frightens the boys during their meeting in Chapter 2?

• A storm

• A beastie, as described by a little boy

• The darkness

• Strange noises from the forest

In Chapter 3, what is Jack obsessed with?

• Building huts

• Hunting pigs

• Building a fire

• Exploring the island

How does Ralph feel about Jack’s focus on hunting in Chapter 3?

• He is supportive.

• He is indifferent.

• He is frustrated.

• He is afraid.

What does Simon do that shows his connection to nature in Chapter 3?

• He goes on a solo exploration.

• He helps the littluns gather food.

• He finds a secluded spot in the jungle to meditate.

• He plants trees.

What is the significance of the signal fire in Chapter 2?

• It represents hope for rescue.

• It symbolizes the boys' descent into savagery.

• It is a source of warmth and comfort.

• It is a tool for cooking food.

What does Ralph prioritize in Chapter 3 that causes tension between him and Jack?

• Hunting

• Building shelters

• Finding the beast

• Exploring the island

Which character begins to question the existence of the "beastie"?

• Simon

• Piggy

• Jack

• Ralph