Chapter 3 a closer look AP Practice Questions

Begin with page 55, “But when they reached the shelters…”

#1 Jack nodded, as much for the sake of agreeing as anything, and by

#2 The sentence, “They walked along, two continents of experience and feeling, unable to

#3 What phrase indicates Simon’s familiarity with the area? • A) “picked his way

#4 Golding begins to suggest Simon’s Christ-like nature by having him • A) sleep

#5 The imagery of the last two paragraphs can best be characterized as •

Ch. 4 – the scene with the three littluns and creepy, creepy Roger

Ch. 5 – “Beast from Water” (foreshadowing – cue the music)

Ch. 5 – “I want my mommy!” (oh, the irony)

What is a “Christ-figure” in literature?

Step 1 • Find 3 pieces of textual evidence Page numbers, please • This

Step 2 • As a group, pick ONE of those pieces of evidence •

Step 3 • In your LLJ, write a paragraph that gives both your evidence

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Chapter 3 – a closer look AP Practice Questions

Begin with page 55, “But when they reached the shelters…”

#1 Jack nodded, as much for the sake of agreeing as anything, and by tacit consent they left the shelter and went toward the bathing pool. The word tacit is… • A) adverb meaning “silently” • B) adverb meaning “inferred from actions” • C) adverb modifying the noun “consent” • D) adjective meaning “silent and implied” • E) adjective meaning “apparent”

#2 The sentence, “They walked along, two continents of experience and feeling, unable to communicate, ” foreshadows the… • A) inevitability of another war beyond the island • B) monumental split of the boys into rival tribes • C) success of Jack’s next hunt • D) deaths of more boys • E) discovery of the Beast

#3 What phrase indicates Simon’s familiarity with the area? • A) “picked his way up the scar” • B) “feet left prints in soft soil” • C) “movements were almost furtive” • D) “walked with an accustomed tread” • E) “turned off to his right among the trees”

#4 Golding begins to suggest Simon’s Christ-like nature by having him • A) sleep in a sunny clearing • B) sneak away while Ralph and Jack are not looking • C) determine he is alone before crawling into his retreat • D) walk in bare feet and tattered shorts • E) pause to pick fruit for the children

#5 The imagery of the last two paragraphs can best be characterized as • A) dark and foreboding • B) light and airy • C) hushed and expectant • D) fluid and sweet • E) secretive and guilty

Close Look at Important Sections

Ch. 4 – the scene with the three littluns and creepy, creepy Roger

Ch. 4 – pigs before ships

Ch. 4 – the broken glasses! (gasp)

Ch. 5 – “Beast from Water” (foreshadowing – cue the music)

Ch. 5 – “I want my mommy!” (oh, the irony)

Simon as a Christ-Figure

What is a “Christ-figure” in literature?

Step 1 • Find 3 pieces of textual evidence Page numbers, please • This is your support as to why Simon is (or isn’t) a Christ-figure

EVIDENCE

Step 2 • As a group, pick ONE of those pieces of evidence • Discuss your reasoning WHY this proves Simon is (or isn’t) a Christ-figure

Step 3 • In your LLJ, write a paragraph that gives both your evidence and your reasoning as to why Simon is (or isn’t) a Christ-figure • Use the “Elaborating on Evidence” outline to help you write your paragraph