<p> Lord of the Flies Study Guide</p><p>NAME:______BLOCK:______Answer the following questions and indicate page numbers of where to look for answers (this will be helpful for the final project).</p><p>Chapter 1: The Sound of the Shell 1) What do the boys discover in their exploration of the island? To what use do they put it?</p><p>2) How is the division of labor arranged?</p><p>3) What takes place when Jack, Ralph & Simon find a piglet caught in the brush?</p><p>Chapter 2: Fire on the Mountain 4) What rule does Ralph lay down at the first assembly?</p><p>5) What does Ralph tell the boys they must do to facilitate rescue?</p><p>6) What happens with the fire?</p><p>Chapter 3: Huts on the Beach 7) What conflict arises between Jack and Ralph?</p><p>8) Why is Ralph so worried about the ‘littluns’?</p><p>9) What is revealed about Simon in this chapter? Chapter 4: Painted Faces and Long Hair 10) Why does Roger stop short of actually hitting Henry with the stones?</p><p>11) Why doesn’t the passing ship realize there is someone on the island?</p><p>12) Describe the confrontation between Jack and Piggy.</p><p>Chapter 5: Beast From Water 13) Why does Ralph call the meeting in this chapter?</p><p>14) For what does Ralph scold the boys? In what ways are they forgetting the rules?</p><p>Chapter 6: Beast From Air 15) Why are SamnEric so frightened when they are tending the fire?</p><p>16) Describe the confrontation which takes place between Ralph and Jack.</p><p>17) Why does Ralph become angry with Jack and his followers?</p><p>Chapter 7: Shadows and Tall Trees 18) How does Ralph react to the first hunt in which he participates?</p><p>19) What game do the boys play after the hunt?</p><p>20) Who climbs the mountain to see the beast? Chapter 8: Gift for the Darkness 21) Who blows the conch for the assembly? Why? </p><p>22) How do the rest of the boys react to the suggestion that Jack replace Ralph as leader?</p><p>23) What did the hunters do with the head of their kill?</p><p>Chapter 9: A View to a Death 24) Where does Simon go after he leaves “the lord of the flies?”</p><p>25) Why do Ralph and Piggy decide to attend Jack’s feast?</p><p>26) What tragic mistake is made in the middle of the savage frenzy?</p><p>Chapter 10: The Shell and the Glasses 27) Who are the only ‘biguns’ who have remained with Ralph?</p><p>28) How does Jack deal with those who disobey his wishes?</p><p>29) How does Jack explain Simon’s death to the boys who are with him?</p><p>30) Why do Jack’s boys attack Ralph? Chapter 11: Castle Rock 31) Why do Ralph and Piggy decide to go to Jack’s fort?</p><p>32) Who is responsible for Piggy’s death?</p><p>33) How does Jack react to Piggy’s death?</p><p>Chapter 12: Cry of the Hunters 34) Where does Ralph go after Piggy’s death & the twins ‘capture?’</p><p>35) Where does Ralph get his weapons?</p><p>36) How are SamnEric treated by Jack and his boys?</p><p>37) Who discovered Ralph’s hiding place?</p><p>38) How is Ralph saved at the last possible moment?</p><p>39) Explain the irony of the fact that the naval ship was signaled to the island by the fire meant to smoke Ralph out.</p><p>Essays Explain your answer to back up your position.</p><p>* William Golding’s novel sends a very strong message about the nature of mankind. Do you agree or disagree with the message?</p><p>* If you had to assume the identity of one of the main characters in the novel, who would you choose and why? </p>