Chapter 1: The Sound of the Shell Quiz — Lord of the Flies

How do Ralph and Piggy first attract the other boys to the beach?

• They light a signal fire
• Ralph blows the conch shell
• They shout from the mountaintop
• Jack leads the choir to find them

Why does Ralph win the election for chief over Jack?

• He is the oldest boy on the island
• He promises to build shelters first
• He is holding the conch shell, which the boys associate with authority
• Jack withdraws from the election voluntarily

What role does Ralph assign to Jack and his choir?

• Fire keepers
• Builders of shelters
• Hunters
• Scouts and lookouts

What prevents Jack from killing the piglet caught in the creepers?

• Ralph orders him not to
• He doesn't have a weapon
• The taboo of taking a life still restrains him
• The piglet escapes before he can act

What does the 'scar' on the island refer to?

• A volcanic fissure in the mountain
• The path of destruction left by the crashed plane
• A dried-up riverbed through the jungle
• A burn mark from a previous lightning strike

Which three boys go on the expedition to explore the island?

• Ralph, Piggy, and Jack
• Ralph, Jack, and Simon
• Jack, Simon, and Roger
• Ralph, Simon, and Sam

What physical ailment does Piggy suffer from?

• Poor eyesight only
• A broken leg from the crash
• Asthma
• Sunstroke

What is the primary symbolic meaning of the conch shell in Chapter 1?

• The power of nature over humanity
• Democratic order and legitimate authority
• The boys' connection to their parents
• Religious salvation and hope

Which of the following events actually happen in Chapter 1?

Identify which of these statements about Chapter 1 are true.

In the context of Lord of the Flies, what does 'decorous' mean when describing the choir's arrival?

• Chaotic and disorganized
• Dignified and socially proper
• Frightened and hesitant
• Aggressive and confrontational

What does 'efflorescence' mean as Golding uses it to describe the island?

• Decay and decomposition
• A state of flowering or abundant growth
• A harsh, barren landscape
• The reflection of light on water

What does the word 'furtive' suggest when used to describe behavior in Chapter 1?

• Bold and confident
• Loud and disruptive
• Sneaky and attempting to avoid notice
• Calm and collected