Evaluate general reading comprehension and promote homework accountability with this plot-based quiz on chapter 1 of Lord of the Flies by William Golding. The assessment may double as a guided reading worksheet to facilitate engagement with the novel. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following aspects of plot:
- A general description of Ralph
- The reason for the boys’ presence on the island
- A general description of Piggy
- Ralph’s reaction to his surroundings
- The significance of a conch shell
- A general description of Jack
- The election of a leader
- The reason for the nature of Jack’s interactions with Piggy
- Ralph’s insensitivity toward Piggy
- A disruption to the festive atmosphere while exploring the island
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Lord of the Flies by William Golding Quiz and Answer Key Bundle
Evaluate general reading comprehension and promote homework accountability with this bundle of editable quizzes covering each chapter of *Lord of the Flies* by William Golding. Answer keys are included. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. By taking these assessments, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following aspects of plot: * A general description of Ralph * The reason for the boys' presence on the island * A general description of Piggy * Ralph's reaction to his surroundings * The significance of a conch shell * A general description of Jack * The election of a leader * The reason for the nature of Jack's interactions with Piggy * Ralph's insensitivity toward Piggy * A disruption to the festive atmosphere while exploring the island * Ralph's emphasis on the boys' need to maintain patience and calm * Ralph's recommendation that rules be established * Jack's reaction to the idea of establishing and enforcing rules * A new purpose of the conch shell * Reasons for Piggy's frustration with the boys * An unsettling claim by a young boy * Ralph's recommendation that the boys signal for help on the mountain * The tool that is used and inadvertently causes a raging fire * The boys' general reaction to the devastating event * Jack's developing talent * Ralph's commitment to manual labor * Simon's general selflessness in comparison to his peers * Piggy's perception of manual labor * Ralph's complaint to Jack about others' behavior * Ralph's suggestion to Jack regarding new work * What Jack and Ralph decide to do despite their resentments * Jack's increasing paranoia * Simon's motive for wandering off * The effect of the harsh midday light on the boys * The effect of the extreme night darkness on the boys * The effect of the jungle fruit on the little 'uns * Jack and his fellow hunters' treatment of the little 'uns * How Jack and his fellow hunters show they are becoming more savage * Piggy's desire to make a sundial * A sudden observation while at the beach * Why the signal fire was extinguished * Jack's response to Piggy's criticism * Jack's desire to exercise power over Piggy * Simon's selfless deed * Ralph's decision at the end of the chapter * The purpose of the meeting * Jack's treatment of the little 'uns * The general reception to Jack's speech * Phil's dreams * Simon's admission * The general reception to Simon's dialogue * Ralph's suggestion of a vote * Piggy's suggestion to Ralph after the boys break away from the meeting * Ralph's feelings toward the idea of resigning from leadership * Piggy's desires * Percival's nightmare * A disturbance of the peace * The characters assigned to watch the signal fire * An fear-inducing incident * Allegations involving the beast * The reason for Ralph's apprehension * Piggy's responsibility * Ralph's investigation of the cave * The reason for Ralph's anger toward the boys * How the boys have fun * Ralph's nostalgia * Simon's reassuring nature * Ralph's reaction to Simon's reassurance * The nature of Jack's injury * The effect hunting has on Ralph * The result of the hunt * Robert's near-death experience * Jack's lack of compassion * How Ralph endangers his own life * Simon's volunteerism * An exploration of the mountain * Jack's calling of an assembly * Information Jack shares with the group * Opposition to Jack's ideas * Simon's suggestion to seek the beast * Piggy's suggestion to improve their odds of rescue * Ralph's reaction to Piggy's suggestion * Boys' abandonment of Ralph's faction * Piggy's reaction to the boys' abandonment of Ralph's faction * The savage behavior of Jack's faction * Jack's invitation * Simon's peculiar encounter in the jungle * Simon's disturbing experience * Ralph and Piggy's socialization * Piggy's suggestion to join Jack's faction * How Piggy is injured * How Ralph and Piggy express disobedience * Ralph's curiosity about the hunters' lack of storm preparations * Participants in the ritualistic dance * Simon's warnings * The reaction to Simon's sudden appearance * The fate of the pilot's corpse * Piggy's explanation of Simon's death * Ralph's sense of personal accountability * Jack's explanation for the physical appearance of the beast * Roger's status within Jack's tribe * The conflicted feelings of several of Jack's followers * Jack's warnings to his followers * Jack's plan to steal fire * Sam and Eric's emotional and psychological state * The fate of Piggy's eyeglasses * Decisions made at an assembly * The purpose of the conch from Jack's perspective * A dangerous discovery at Castle Rock * Ralph's demands of Jack * Ralph's accusations * The reason for Jack's assault of Ralph * The nature of Piggy's death * The identity of Piggy's killer * Ralph's escape * The treatment of the twins * Ralph's encounter with the pig's head * The identities of the armed guards * Information the armed guards provide to Ralph * Jack's methods of trying to capture Ralph * Ralph's near-death experiences * The reason a naval officer is attracted to the island * Percival's loss of identity * Claims of leadership * Ralph's emotional state to conclude the novel * The naval officer's reaction to Ralph's behavior
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Lord of the Flies Chapter 1 Quiz, Inference Worksheet, and Vocabulary Games
Facilitate vocabulary development, evaluate reading comprehension, and help students practice critical thinking and literary craft analysis skills with this bundle of activities covering chapter 1 of William Golding's *Lord of the Flies*. A plot-based quiz, vocabulary application activity, crossword puzzle, word search game, close reading inference worksheet, and answer keys are included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. By engaging with these materials, students will: * Read for literal comprehension * Determine the meaning of unfamiliar and complex words * Consult reference materials in order to learn and verify word meanings * Discern the most proper application of words as they are used in sentences * Infer the intended effects of the author's word choices and narrative techniques * Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop * Contrast Simon with his peers in the context of a given passage * Conduct brief research on the mythological figure Triton and compare him to Ralph * Apply knowledge of literary devices including foreshadowing, personification, simile, and onomatopoeia * Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence * Write about literature with clarity, accuracy, and precision * Come to class better prepared to discuss literature
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