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Exit quiz
An exploration of Chapter 5 of 'Lord of the Flies'
1 Match the words on the left with their synonyms on the right. Write the correct letter in
each box
a
irrational
power
b
fear
unreasonable
c
rational
bitterness
d
acrimony
logical
e
authority
terror
2 Starting with the first, put the events of Chapter 5 of 'Lord of the Flies' in chronological
order. Use numbers to show the correct order
Ralph calls a meeting to discuss what has gone wrong and to restate the
rules.
Jack undermines Ralph's authority and takes the boys away to hunt.
Ralph, Piggy and Simon are left feeling isolated and powerless.
The boys discuss the beasts' existence and the "littluns" express their
fears.
Ralph stresses that the signal fire must be kept if they want to be rescued.
3 Which of the following does nobody fear in the novel 'Lord of the Flies'? Tick 1 correct
answer
ghosts
the beast
going home
Jack
staying on the island for ever
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An exploration of Chapter 5 of 'Lord of the Flies'
Exit quiz
4 In 'Lord of the Flies', which of the characters seems most preoccupied with status i.e.
what people think of them? Tick 1 correct answer
Ralph
Jack
Piggy
Simon
Maurice
5 In Chapter 5 of 'Lord of the Flies, which of the following is the best description of how
Jack responds to the boys' fears? Tick 1 correct answer
he argues against their fears
he suggests they should all stay together
he offers protection in order to assert his power
he says they should build stronger shelters
6 Which of the following best explains why irrational fears may be the strongest in
Chapter 5 of 'Lord of the Flies'? Tick 1 correct answer
they hear strange noises and that makes them scared
their fear is made worse by the unknown and the uncertain
they are convinced that there is a beast
the children are young and easily frightened
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