12 Questions
What did the fair boy and the fat boy see while they were coming down?
Flames coming out of the other part of the plane
Why couldn't the pilot land in the place where the boys found themselves?
There were no suitable landing wheels in that place
What was the fat boy's response when asked if there were any grownups around?
He believed there were no grownups
Why did the fair boy stand on his head in the middle of the scar?
To express his joy at being in an uninhabited place
What happened to the part of the plane with flames coming out?
It was dragged out to sea by a storm
What did the fair boy want to know about a trunk he touched?
How it got to where they were
What was the weather like as the boy made his way towards the lagoon?
Extremely hot
How did the boy with fair hair feel in terms of his clothing as he moved through the jungle?
His grey shirt stuck to him
What startled the boy in the jungle with a witch-like cry?
A bird
Who emerged from the undergrowth and complained about being caught up by creeper things?
A short, fat boy
What physical feature distinguished the boy who emerged from the undergrowth?
Thick spectacles
What did the fair boy mention when asked about the location they were on?
'This is an island.'
Study Notes
The Crash and the Island
- A plane has crashed on an island, and two boys, Ralph and an unnamed fat boy, are discussing the situation.
- The fat boy recalls that the pilot was not in the passenger cabin, but rather in the front of the plane.
- Ralph and the fat boy are trying to comprehend the situation and figure out if there are any grown-ups on the island.
The Boys' Encounter
- Ralph and the fat boy introduce themselves, but the fat boy does not provide his name.
- Ralph shows interest in the crashed plane and asks what happened to it.
- The fat boy explains that the storm dragged the plane out to sea, and it's likely that some kids were still on board.
Exploring the Island
- Ralph and the fat boy are exploring the island together, searching for other possible survivors.
- They are navigating through the jungle, which is hot and dense, with creepers and broken trunks.
- A bird with bright plumage suddenly appears, and a second voice is heard, coming from the undergrowth.
Test your knowledge of the first chapter of 'Lord of the Flies' by William Golding. Questions cover key events and character introductions in this classic novel.
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