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Why Didn T Jack Kill The Piglet
What colors were the birds?
Red and yellow.
Complete the sentence. He was ______ than the fair boy and very _______.
Shorter, fat.
True or false? Only kids survived.
True
What kind of trees were around the shore?
Palm trees.
How old is Ralph?
Twelve years old. Who does Piggy always quote?
His auntie.
Finally, what is the special shell?
A conch.
What did the boy thought the sound of the horn was?
A ship.
Who wanted to be chief because he could sing?
Jack Merridew.
What is Piggy’s job?
To learn the boys’ names.
What belongs to the boys?
The island.
Why didn’t Jack kill the piglet?
Killing is a big responsibility.
What does the little boy want to warn them about?
Snakes.
Why do the boys respect Ralph?
Because of the security that his words bring.

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