What does Ralph instruct Roger to do with a stick?

use the stick to beat up Ralph and Piggy

Why does Jack continue to believe in the Beast?

It helps him manipulate his followers.

He was attacked by a large "beast" of a dog growing up.

He sees the Beast as a symbol of evil.

Why does the author have Simon speak with the Lord of the Flies in Chapter 8?

Simon is different than the rest of the boys, and has a special connection with nature.

The author uses Simon to represent himself.

Simon is always kind to others.

What does Jack do to the sow's head?

He jams it on the end of a sharpened stake offering it as a gift to the beast.

He uses it to scare all the littleuns into joining the group.

He hollows it out to make a mask to show he is a hunter.

What does the Lord of the Flies say that Simon has known all along?

The beast is part of all of them and is causing all of their problems.

The boys should forget about following Ralph or Jack and worship him.

Ralph is the true leader and all the boy should do what he says.

Even though Jack points out Ralph's faults, none of the boys are willing to overthrow Ralph as chief. Why?

The boys are still civilized enough to accept authority without question.

Ralph still allows them to have fun.

They are afraid that Ralph will try to kill them if they overthrow his as chief.

At the meeting in Chapter 8, why does Jack call a vote?

To remove Ralph as chief of their tribe

To make the littluns harvest fruit

To make Simon and Jack assistant chiefs

When Simon speaks to the 'Lord of the Flies', he tells Simon that the Beast is _____________________________.

Really in themselves (representing the evil elements of human nature)

A giant boar with a taste for human flesh

A Paleolithic super shark lurking in the lagoon

A giant snake with poison more deadly than a king cobra's poison

What does Jack do to persuade the older boys and littluns to join him at Castle Rock (with the hunters).

He has a feast with the animal he's just killed.

He threatens to hurt Piggy, Ralph, and the littluns if they don't join him.

He offers them things (candy and warm clothes) he's salvaged from the crashed airplane and the dead pilot.

What does Jack do when Ralph and Piggy show up at the feast?

He orders the boys to throw rocks at them.

He screams that he will kill them both

He runs away, because he is scared of Ralph.

How does Jack appear at the feast?

He is acting like an idol, his face is painted, and he is ordering everyone around.

He appears to be really depressed, his misses home.

He is acting happy, but he really isn't.

What happens in the frenzy of the dance in Chapter 9?

The beast comes down from the mountain to kill the boys.

Toward the end of Chapter 9, w hat sight sends the boys running in the dark?

The parachutist being blown down the mountain.

The Lord of the Flies comes to life.

What are Simon's intentions going down the mountain and searching for the boys?

To tell them that the beast is really a dead pilot

To tell them he found a way to start another signal fire

To tell them he found the pigs' hideout spot so they can hunt more pigs

To tell them he is starting his own group away from everyone else

Why is the "beast" so important to Jack's role at this point in the novel?

It acts as a common enemy, which unites his tribe and makes the rest of the boys more likely to obey Jack because of their fear.

It shows that he is brave because he wants to face it alone.

The "beast" is on his side, not Ralph's side.

Jack can use the idea of the beast to further bully Piggy.

Why is Chapter 9 so important?

It shows how the boys have reached a point of no return in their uncivilized behavior.

It shows the positive power of a good distraction when the boys were scared about the storm.

It shows that if the boys unite there is nothing they should be afraid of.

It shows that a good feast and a dance can make everyone feel better.

What does the storm foreshadow?

Something big and bad is about to happen

Lord of the Flies Chapters 8-9

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English

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9th Grade

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CCSS

RL.6.3, RL.8.3, RI.2.1

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Jack respond when Ralph calls the hunters "boys armed with sticks"?

Jack tells the hunters that Ralph called them cowards.

Jack violently attacks Ralph.

Jack asks Ralph how they should change for the better.

He straight-up ignores Ralph for the rest of the chapter.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Jack do when the boys do not respond to him wanting to take over as chief?

He tells them that he is going off by himself.

He unnecessarily begins arguing with Piggy.

He realizes how terrible and mean he has become.

He asks Ralph for help.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who said, "You knew, didn't you? I'm part of you? Close, close, close! I'm the reason why it's a no go? Why things are what they are?"

The Beast

Simon

Lord of the Flies

Ralph

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who confronts the "Beast" head on?

Jack

Ralph

Simon

Roger

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does Simon suggest they go back to the mountain?

Simon does not believe in the beastie or any other dangerous creatures.

He wants to rebuild the signal fire.

He thinks he saw a house up there.

He is tired of life on the beach.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Since they can no longer build a fire on the mountain, what does Piggy suggest the group does?

build a fire on the beach

create serious plans to build a boat

begin snorkeling for new types of food

that they all become hunters

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What gift does Jack offer to pacify (make peace with) the Beast?

the sow's (female pig) head

five pounds of berries and vegetables

the sow's body

the piglet they chased into the sea

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

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