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THE BARRETT

BOWLLord of the Flies

Edition

Rules• No name calling• No whining • No use of any notes• Remember to keep your voices

low when discussing answers amongst your teammates…

• Sheets that are not turned in to Ms. Barrett by “Time’s Up!” do NOT count.

Round One

1. Why was Ralph voted chief?

2. Who does Jack lead?3. How is the fire started?4. Who is responsible for

maintaining the signal fire?

5. What happened to the boy with the mulberry-colored birthmark?

6. What two things does Jack steal from Ralph and Piggy?

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Answers for Round 1:1.His good looks, charisma, possession of the conch2.The hunters3.With Piggy’s glasses4.Jack and his hunters

5. He went missing after the fire got out of control. It can be assumed he died in the fire.

6. Fire, at first, and later, Piggy’s glasses

Round Two

1. Who tells Jack where Ralph is hiding in Chapter 12?

2. What are the littluns’ main food source?

3. What symbolizes authority and order?

4. Why do the boys murder Simon?

5. What does Ralph later realize about his ability to lead/think?

6. Who is responsible for the death of Piggy?



Answers for Round 2:1.Samneric2.Fruit3.Conch4.The boys are out of their minds due to the influence of the fire, the dark, and the chant/tribal dance; therefore, they don’t initially realize that it is Simon they are attacking.

5. He is not able to think like Piggy. He realizes he is not the best for the job.

6. Roger

Round Three

1. Who/What does Jack suggest the boys use as the “pig” in their next dance-like reenactment of the hunt?

2. Who does Jack tie up and beat for “not following rules”?

3. What options does Ralph consider when hiding during the man hunt?

4. Who does Jack tell to “sharpen the stick at both ends” after they kill the sow?

5. Who tells the Naval officer he is in charge in Chapter 12?

6. Who uses the beast to manipulate the boys through fear?



Round 3 Answers:1.A littlun2.Wilfred3.Up a tree or in the thicket4.Roger5.Ralph6.Jack

Round Four

1. What does Piggy do after Jack leaves, which proves he is more comfortable/happy?

2. What provides safety and security later on in the novel?

3. What is a symbol of reliance, unity, and “common folk”

4. What type of business does Piggy’s auntie own?

5. Name five motifs in the novel.

6. The island and all of the boys on it is an example of a _______________.



1. Helps collect firewood2. The signal fire3. The Littluns4. Candy store5. Loss of Innocence,

Civilization vs. Savagery, Power, Leadership, Maturity & Responsibility

6. Microcosm

Round Five

1. What does more of the action of the story taking place at night/in the dark show about the boys?

2. What does Ralph do when he encounters the Lord of the Flies?

3. If you read the novel as a religious allegory, who would be representative of Jesus Christ?

4. How many boys die?5. Who shows more interest in caring for the littluns: Jack, Ralph, or neither?

6. Who said, “Grownups know things” (Golding 94)?



1. It shows that the evil tendencies in the boys in increasing.

2. He breaks it and takes the sharpened stick as a weapon.

3. Simon4. Three5. Neither6. Piggy

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