| Question | Answer |
| What did Piggy's Aunt do for a living? And why did he live with her? | Piggy's Aunt owned a candy store, and he lived with her because he is an orphan |
| What are the names of the twins? | Sam and Eric |
| What does Ralph's father do for a living and why does this provide hope for Ralph? | Ralph's father is a commander in the Royal Navy, and Ralph hopes he can rescue them. |
| Explain the outfits of the last group of boys to arrive at the platform: | The last group of boys was wearing their choir uniforms when they arrived on the island. (Square black cap with a silver badge on it and a long black robe) |
| Describe Piggy: | Piggy is naturally plump and short, wears thick glasses and has asthma. Piggy's inventiveness often leads the group to innovation. |
| According to Piggy, why is it likely no one, including the people at the airport, knows where they are? | Piggy thinks everyone is dead from an atom bomb. |
| What does Ralph find? | A conch shell |
| What job does Ralph give Piggy? | Piggy's job is to stay back on the beach and record everybody's name. |
| What item does Jack have? | a large knife. |
| What does Jack promise about "next time?" | "Next time there will be no mercy" (That next time he will kill the pig.) |
| What 3 boys go on the exploration t see if they are indeed on an island? | Ralph, Jack, and Simon. |
| What does Ralph suggest is necessary for helping out with their rescue? | Ralph suggested to vote for a chief so there can be some order in finding a rescue. |
| What does Ralph use the conch shell for? | by making a trumpet to summon the others on the island to have a meeting. |
| How does Ralph behave when he learns what people call Piggy at home? | Ralph begins to laugh and jokes around with Piggy in a friendly manner. |
| Instead of introducing himself by Jack, how does Jack introduce himself? | He preferred to be called by his last name, Merridew. |
| What happened to the plane that made these boys stranded on the island? | The plane crashed on the island after it was shot out of the sky. |
| What type of animal do the 3 boys see? | A piglet. |
| Why can't Piggy run or swim? | Because he has asthma. |
| Describe Ralph: | He has a strong build, fair hair, and a calmness about his eyes and face. He is happy and outgoing, and he is elected the leader of the group of boys marooned on the island in a sort of miniature civilization. |
| Why does the piglet get away? | It tore loose and scurried away. |
