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Lord of the Flies Test: Chapters 1-4
Vocabulary. Circle the definition or synonym of each vocabulary word.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
apprehension
a. anxiety
b. tension
c. dominance
d. suture
enmity
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
fandom
passion
hatred
anxiety
envy
incredulous
a. content
b. passive-aggression
c. anger
d. fear
e. skepticism
furtive
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
sly
outlandish
bold
quaint
peculiar
mortification
a. dead
b. humiliated
c. revenge
d. boredom
e. anger
indignation
a. surprised
b. anger
c. unaware
d. ignition
e. punish
gesticulate
a. to “speak” with your
hands
b. to “speak” without
words
c. to speak with words
d. to speak unclearly
e. to speak in another
language
8.
14. chastise
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
treat
cover up
investigate
theme
punishment
15. vagrant
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
a professional
a wanderer
a professor
empty
dangerous
16. timid
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
nervous
scary
masculine
plan
suspicion
10. contempt
a. to think
b. to plan
c. jealousy
d. hatred
e. indecision
17. somber
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
excited
to sleep
serious
to wander
a lecture
11. taut
tight
tacit
threat
tablet
toast
18. obscure
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
symbolic
rare
lucky
love
confusion
12. tirade
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
title
lecture
punishment
ocean tide
foreign words
19. recollect
a. remember
b. collect
c. distribute
d. sell
e. a lecture
13. opaque
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
like a jewel
satisfying
unclear; milky
thick
expression
20. momentous
a. minty
b. maternal
c. boring
d. time-sensitive
e. important
9.
conspire
a. an adventurous plan
b. a government
organization
c. a secret plot or group
d. to go against a
teacher
e. to misbehave
martyr
a. someone who dies
for another person
b. someone who kills
others
c. someone who starts
a new religion
d. someone who leads
people
e. someone who
refuses to die
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Characters. Write in the name of the character who matches the description
21. ___________________ Has physical ailments--asthma, poor eyesight,
and obesity. He is an object of ridicule and scorn from all the boys. He is
considered an outsider. Sticks with Ralph.
22. ___________________ Let the fire go out in Chapter 4. They are
described as “sharing a grin”.
23. ___________________ Elected chief soon after the boys' plane crashes
on the island. He struggles to maintain order. He understands things the
other boys do not: the need to keep the fire going, the necessity of
building huts, and the need for work. Wants to be rescued but also
wants to have fun.
24. ___________________ The militant choir leader turned hunter. He
seems bitter about losing the election for chief and also seems to care
little about being rescued.
25. ___________________ The strangest of the boys, extremely shy, and
unable to communicate directly. Is often described as poking Ralph on
the shoulder or simply quietly repeating phrases.
26. ___________________ a minor character who is so far described to
have a dark look about him. Kicks over the little’un’s castles. He often
runs after Jack.
27. ___________________ described as a “batty” little’un. Spends most of
his time alone in the shack.
28. ___________________ doesn’t have a name, but has been missing
since the fire.
29. ___________________ a big’un. Feels the unease of wrong-doing but is
still compelled to pick on the other boys. Hangs out with Robert and
Simon.
30. ___________________ is describe as an a leader of the little’uns
because he is the biggest.
31. ___________________ a little’un who is has fair hair, intelligence, and
a body that is “well built” for a child.
32. ___________________ a generic name given to the children under six
years old.
Reading Comprehension. Some answer have more than one answer. Read each question carefully.
33. Circle the names of all of the boys who want to be chief.
Ralph
Maurice
Jack
Simon
Piggy
Henry
Johnny
Robert
Roger
34. When and where does Lord of the Flies take place?
Approximate year: _________ In context of which real-life “war”: ____________________________
Explain both:
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35. Describe the landscape of the island in detail.
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36. What is the context of the term “the scar” in the book?
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37. Describe the major differences between Jack, Ralph, and Piggy.
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38. Describe the two most important events related to the fire (in Chapters 1-4).
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39. Which character has changed the most in the first four chapters?
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40. Which character has changed the least in the first four chapters?
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Self-chosen book.
41. Your homework for the last two weeks has been to read 15 pages of your self-chosen book. Write the following
about your book:
 the title
 names and descriptions of all of the major and minor characters
 the main conflicts (internal and external)
 The approximate page length and the page number you are currently on
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