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How does Simon describe the unusual buds on the bushes? Correct Ans-green candle buds
Why hadn't Jack been able to kill the pig? Correct Ans-He couldn't get past the thought of
taking a living thing's life. He hesitated and the pig escaped.
What rule concerning the conch is made? Correct Ans-The rule of the conch is that it is
given to whoever is speaking and they won't be interrupted.
What does Piggy attempt to call the group's attention to? Correct Ans-Piggy attempts to
draw the group's attention to the fact that nobody knows where they are because they never
got to their final destination since the plane was shot down.
How does the talk of the beastie affect the boys? Correct Ans-This is a situation of
unknown and they look to Ralph for reassurance. Some kids do not believe Ralph that the
beastie is not real and he feels his power is being questioned. Everyone is on edge.
At this time, Ralph says the boys appear to have 2 goals. What are they? Correct Ans-for
the boys to have fun and get rescued
How does the group react to Ralph's suggestion that they build a fire? How does Piggy
describe their actions? Correct Ans-The boys react by acting without question. They got
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onto their feet at once and got down to business. Piggy describes their actions as childish
because they didn't have time to think for themselves and put all of their faith in Ralph.
How does Piggy treat a small boy? What does this tell us about Piggy? Correct Ans-Piggy
treats a small boy kindly and respectfully by getting the group to listen to what he had to say.
This action tells us that Piggy will look out for other people and that they can count on him.
How do they manage to start the fire? Correct Ans-by using Piggy's specs as burning
glasses to reflect the sunlight.
What responsibility has Jack taken on for his choir? Correct Ans-to keep the fire going and
keep a look out for the rescue ship.
How did the boys end up on the jungle island? Correct Ans-the plane in which they were
being transported to safety was shot down.
Describe Ralph's physical features and also his reaction to being on the island. List at least 3
attributes. Correct Ans-Ralph is described as being pale with fair hair in the beginning. He
is taller in relationship to Piggy, and thinner as well. He has wide shoulders and is built like a
boxer. You can tell that he is better educated by his grammar. Finally, Ralph is a natural born
leader which is evident when he creates order among the boys and makes sure everyone has
a job.
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Descibe Piggy's physical features and also his reaction to being on the island. List at least 3
attributes. Correct Ans-Piggy is first described as short and fat. This creates an obstacle
when it comes to athleticism. Piggy's weight most likely gave him his asthma which hinders
his ability to be active. Also, it can be assumed that he is either younger or less educated due
to his grammar. Lastly, Piggy yearns to be accepted by his peers. For example, when Ralph was
teasing him, "Piggy grinned reluctantly, pleased dispite himself at even this much
recognition," (11).
How does Ralph respond to Piggy's practical suggestion to have a meeting? Correct Ans-He
first ignores it and daydreams. But once they found the conch shell, Ralph decided to use it to
call any others together for the meeting, using Piggy's original idea.
How does Ralph think they will be rescued? Correct Ans-Ralph thinks that he will be
rescued by his father who is in the Navy when he gets his leave. He thought his dad would
find out from the airport, but Piggy says it has been bombed.
What had Piggy overheard the pilot saying? Correct Ans-Piggy overheard the pilot saying
that an "atom bomb" went off at the airport and killed everyone.
How does Ralph attract the other boys on the island? What does he do? Correct Ans-Ralph
attracted the other boys on the island by blowing into the conch that him and Piggy found
which produced a loud sound that could be heard for miles.
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