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Lord of the Flies: Chapter 2 Review
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are the differences between the first and second meeting? | Ralph declares that, at meetings, the conch shell will be used to determine which boy has the right to speak. |
| Why does Jack say that they need hunters? | Jack reminds Ralph of the pig they found trapped in the vines in the jungle, and Ralph agrees that they will need hunters to kill animals for meat. |
| What is the first rule that Ralph makes? | Ralph declares that, at meetings, the conch shell will be used to determine which boy has the right to speak. |
| How does Ralph describe the island? | He describes it as "Our island. It's a good Island." |
| How long are they going to have fun? | "Until the grownups come fetch us we'll have fun." |
| What does a little one think he has seen in the forest? | a 'snake-thing.' A 'beastie.' |
| What is Jack's response? | Jack stirred up the crowd by announcing that they will hunt anything down when they go to find meat for anyone. |
| What is Ralph's response? | Ralph was worried at first at all the boys looking at him for guidance. But his comments made everyone feel safe again, and he gained their respect. |
| What differences are shown between Piggy and Jack when Ralph speaks about his father and the Queen? | Piggy thinks that everyone is acting like children and being disorderly, while Jack encourages a riot. |
| Why do the boys want to make a fire? | Ralph suggests they will need to make smoke on the top of the mountain so a ship will see the signal and rescue them. |
| How do they light the fire? | with Piggy's glasses |
| Why do the rules change on top of the mountain? | |
| What is Ralph more concerned about, smoke or fire, and why? | smoke |
| What does it mean if the conch is present? | |
| What does Jack decide the junters will be responsible for other than hunting? | Jack decides 'his hunters' will be responsible for keeping the fire going. |
| What does Piggy say they need during his speech? | shelters down by the beach. |
| Why don't the boys listen to Piggy? | they were listening to the tirade. |
| Why does Ralph get mad at Piggy? | for not keeping an accurate list of how many should be on the island. |
| Who is missing? | The little boy with the mark on his face. (the one who had warned everyone about the snakes). |
| What does the fire symbolize? |