- How do Ralph and Jack differ in their views on the importance of the fire?
- __________________ is when the author gives the reader hints about events that may happen later in the story.
- Moving the fire from the mountaintop to the beach is suggested by...
- Refer to line 6 ("Here the breeze was fitful") Why does the writer refer to the breeze in this way?What effect does it have on the figure?
- Refer to lines 6 & 7 ("Ralph pushed the conch into Piggy's hands")What does the word 'pushed' show about Ralph's feelings?Explain why Ralph feels this way.
- What is this "figure" referred to in this extract and how did it come to be on the island?
- Just before the figure appears on the island, Ralph wishes for a sign from the adult world to help the boys. Does this 'sign' help them? Discuss your view.
- Refer to line 2 ("Blow the conch"...) Briefly describe the events which lead to the conch being blown at this point.Why is the blowing of the conch so important to Piggy? State TWO points.
- Do you think that Piggy is right to criticize Ralph's leadership at the end of this extract? Give a reason for your answer.
- The conch represents the eventual return to England.
- Total MEWS Score is 0-1, what is the level of risk and the next action?
- Piggy says "awful things has been done on this island" (line 10). Give TWO examples of what he might be referring to at this point.
- State the normal value or range for an adult of each of the following:a. Oral temperatureb. Rectal or Temporal temperaturec. Axillary or groin temperatured. Pulsee. Respiration
- Refer to lines 11 & 12 ("So now you speak, Ralph, and tell us what. Or else--") Why is Piggy's sentence incomplete? What do you think Piggy was going to say before he stopped? Start your sentence with 'Or else...'
- Total MEWS Score is 8, what is the level of risk and the next action?
- Total MEWS Score is 2-3, what is the level of risk and the next action?
- How can we prevent serious complications or adverse occurrences?
- What is a possible cause of respiratory distress?
- What is the name of Queequeg's wooden idol?
- How does Ishmael respond when Queequeg indicates that he should worship the wooden idol with him?