Exploring Chapter 7 of Lord of the Flies

Ralph and Jack lead a group of boys on an island, exploring and hunting for food. Ralph reflects on cleanliness and normalcy, while the group faces challenges, including a boar encounter and a violent game. They climb a mountain and confront a beast, testing their courage and survival skills.

What does Ralph contemplate doing for the first time on the island?

• Hunting a pig

• Washing his shirt

• Building a new shelter

• Exploring the island

What does Simon reassure Ralph about?

• Getting rescued

• Finding more food

• Defeating the beast

• Building a better shelter

What does Ralph daydream about while leaning against a tree?

• Building a raft

• Finding the beast

• His family and home

• Catching a fish

What happens when the boys encounter the boar?

• Jack captures it

• Ralph wounds it with a spear

• They run away in fear

• They ignore it

What does the group discuss after the mock hunt?

• Exploring the island

• Building a new shelter

• Finding more food

• The need for a real hunt and proper rituals

What does Jack suggest when the group debates climbing the mountain?

• Returning to Piggy

• Building a new shelter

• Climbing the mountain immediately

• Waiting until morning

Why does Ralph hesitate to climb the mountain at night?

• He is afraid of the dark

• He thinks they should wait until morning

• He wants to find more food first

• He is tired

Who volunteers to go back and inform Piggy about their plans?

• Jack

• Roger

• Ralph

• Simon

What do Ralph, Jack, and Roger encounter on the mountain?

• A wild boar

• A mysterious creature

• A hidden cave

• A group of strangers

How do the boys react to the creature on the mountain?

• They attack it

• They ignore it

• They flee in terror

• They try to capture it