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#1 How did the boys come to be marooned on an island?
Answer: While evacuating England during the war, their plane crashed on an island.

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#2 Describe both the physical and personality traits of the first two characters introduced in the story.
Answer: Ralph is fair, taller, thin, about twelve years old, energetic, and not too interested in Piggy. Piggy is fat, shorter, pink, a follower, intelligent, and desires that rules be made.

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#3 Write a description of the island as conveyed in the novel.
Answer: Trees leaning, the “scar”, a lagoon, heat, plush vegetation, tangled foliage

4. LORD OF THE FLIES CHAPTER 1 #4 What is the significance of the conch?
Answer: The conch is a symbol of authority – used to call others to meeting and whoever is holding it is the only one allowed to speak

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5. How is the leader chosen? Do you agree or disagree with the choice of leader? Explain.
Answer: Ralph is chosen by a very rushed vote. His opponent is Jack, the leader of the “choir”.