Characters Flashcards

All 19 cards in this deck

How old is Ralph?

About twelve.

What is Ralph’s father’s job?

A commander in the Navy.

What illness does Piggy have?

Asthma; he is also short-sighted and wears glasses.

Who brought Piggy up?

His auntie, who kept a sweet shop.

Who tells the other boys Piggy’s nickname, after promising not to?

Ralph (Chapter 1).

What is Jack’s surname?

Merridew.

What group is Jack leading when he first appears?

A school choir, in black cloaks and caps.

What colour is Jack’s hair?

Red.

Which character has fainting fits?

Simon.

Where does Simon go to be alone?

A hidden clearing in the forest, screened by creepers.

Which character picks fruit for the littluns in Chapter 3?

Simon.

Who is Roger?

A secretive, cruel boy who becomes Jack’s most violent follower.

Who are Samneric?

The twins Sam and Eric, who act and speak as one.

Which boys stay loyal to Ralph longest, until they are captured?

Samneric (taken at Castle Rock, Chapter 11).

Which littlun recites his name and address to comfort himself?

Percival Wemys Madison.

At which littlun does Roger throw stones, aiming to miss, in Chapter 4?

Henry.

Which littlun says he saw something moving in the trees at night?

Phil (Chapter 5); it was really Simon.

Which boy does Jack have tied up and beaten in Chapter 10?

Wilfred, for no reason that is given.

Which character is often read as a Christ-like figure?

Simon.