Lord of The Flies Chapter 9 Quiz

After Simon regains consciousness, what does he come upon as he walks across the mountaintop?

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As it begins to rain, Ralph reminds Jack’s followers that they don’t have shelters. Why does he bring this up now?

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Immediately after Ralph’s tirade, Jack tells his tribe to start dancing. Why?

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Do the chanting, dancing boys recognize Simon? Why or why not?

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What happens to the figure on the mountaintop?

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What is the effect of the tide washing away Simon’s body?

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Discuss the organization of Jack’s tribe and his position in it. Then discuss the kind of organization Ralph tried to establish with the whole group. How would you label each leader and each system? Which would you prefer to be a member of? Explain why.

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The Lord of the Flies’ prediction that Simon would be killed by the other boys proves to be accurate. Did you expect this, or were you surprised? Was Simon interfering, something the Lord of the Flies warned against, or was he trying to save them all from the real beast, themselves?

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What is the significance of the figure on the mountaintop dropping onto the beach and then washing out to sea? Remember Simon’s efforts to cry out his news to the chanting, dancing tribesmen.

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