LOTF: Chapters 2-3 Reading Questions—14 points

1.	What rules does Ralph lay down at the assembly?

2.	What is it that the frightened boy tells them and how does it affect everyone?

3.	What does Ralph tell the boys that they must do to get rescued?

4.	Describe the building of the fire.

5.	What changes need to be made as a result of the first fire?

6.	Who accepts responsibility for tending the fire?

7.	What further characteristics Piggy are revealed in this chapter?

8.	How successful is Jack in the second hunt?

9.	Who is the only one to help Ralph with the building of the huts?

10.	What is the conflict which arises between Ralph and Jack?

11.	Why is Jack so intent on hunting rather than helping with the shelters?

12.	Why is Ralph so concerned about the little ones?

13.	What is revealed about Simon in this chapter?

14.	What are Golding's implied comments, as revealed in this chapter, concerning the parliamentary system of government?