Lord of the Flies; first two chapters.

Lord of the Flies – Chapter Comprehension Questions

Chapter 1

1. How did the boys end up on the jungle island?

2. Describe Ralph’s reaction to being on the island.

3. Describe Piggy’s reaction to being on the island.

4. How does Ralph respond to Piggy’s practical suggestions tohave a meeting?

6. Describe the way Jack and his band of choirboys looked asthey came toward the assembled group. List at least threeattributes.

7. How does Jack treat the others?

8. What conflict soon arises? How is it solved?

10. What is the purpose of the expedition of Jack, Ralph, andSimon?

11. Why hadn’t Jack been able to kill the pig?

Chapter 2

1. What rule concerning the conch is made?

3. How does the talk of the “beasties” affect the boys?

4. At this time, Ralph says the boys appear to have two goals. What are they?

5. How does the group react to Ralph’s suggestion that theybuild a fire? How does Piggy describe their actions?

6. How does Piggy treat a small boy? What does that tell usabout Piggy?

7. How do they manage to start the fire?

8. What responsibilities has Jack taken on for the choir?

9. What is going on in the adult word at the time?