Questions and Answers
What have the littluns grown used to because of their eating habits?
stomach aches
Who are the three boys building sand castles?
Henry, Johnny, and Percival
Who is the leader of the three boys?
Percival
Why is Percival the leader of the three boys?
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Who cries and why?
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Of what duty have Roger and Maurice just been relieved of?
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What does Maurice feel guilty of?
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What catches Henry's interest on the beach?
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What almost hits Roger?
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What keeps Roger from throwing stones at Henry?
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What is Jack doing to himself and why?
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Who is with Jack in the forest?
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What is a strange detail of Piggy's hair?
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What does Piggy suggest making, that Ralph ignores?
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What does Ralph see in the distance?
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What happened to the smoke on the mountain?
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What does Jack return with?
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What do the boys chant upon their return?
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What happens to Piggy after he yells at Jack for letting the fire go out?
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Who gives Piggy his piece of meat?
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What does Maurice pretend to be?
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What does Ralph decide to do at the end of the chapter?
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Which three littluns are playing on the beach as the chapter opens?
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Who destroys the littluns' sandcastles?
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What does Roger do to cruelly bother Henry?
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What substances and colors does Jack use to paint his face?
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What item does Piggy suggest they build with a stick?
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What does Ralph spot on the horizon?
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Why is the signal fire out?
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What violence does Jack commit toward Piggy?
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How did the hunters kill the pig?
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Who gives Piggy meat despite Jack's objection?
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Study Notes
Chapter 4 Summary
- The littluns, including Henry, Johnny, and Percival, have grown accustomed to stomach aches due to their eating habits.
The Beach
- Percival, Henry, and Johnny are building sand castles on the beach.
- Percival is the leader of the three boys because he is the oldest.
- Maurice and Roger destroy their sand castles, causing Percival to cry.
Guilt and Responsibility
- Maurice feels guilty for getting sand in Percival's eye.
- Roger and Maurice are relieved of their duty to tend the fire.
The Ocean
- Henry becomes fascinated by the creatures in the ocean.
Consequences
- Roger's actions are restrained by the protection of the law and parents.
- Maurice's actions are limited by the consequences of getting in trouble.
Hunting and Camouflage
- Jack is camouflaging himself to hide from the pig.
- Jack is with the hunters in the forest.
- They successfully hunt and kill a pig.
Piggy's Observations
- Piggy notes that his hair is growing.
- He suggests making a sundial, but Ralph ignores him.
Fire and Smoke
- Ralph sees smoke in the distance, but it disappears, making him angry.
- The signal fire is out because the hunters have elected to follow Jack after a pig rather than tend the fire.
Violence and Confrontation
- Jack punches Piggy in the stomach and smacks him in the head, breaking his glasses.
- Jack returns with a pig, and the boys chant "kill the pig, cut its throat, and to spill its blood".
- Simon shares his roasted pig with Piggy.
Meeting and Reflection
- Ralph decides to have a meeting at the end of the chapter to reflect on their actions and consequences.
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Flashcards for Lord of the Flies Chapter 4, covering characters, plot, and themes. Review key terms and events from the chapter.
