Exploring Chapter 8 of Lord of the Flies

In Chapter 8, Ralph and Piggy discuss the beast, while Jack's aggressive behavior leads to a split among the boys. Jack plans a feast and a raid, leaving a pig's head as an offering to the beast. Simon experiences a hallucination where the Lord of the Flies speaks to him, symbolizing the inherent savagery in humans. The chapter highlights the growing divide between Ralph's desire for order and Jack's descent into savagery.

Who does Ralph discuss the beast with at the beginning of the chapter?

• Piggy

• Roger

• Simon

• Jack

What does Jack propose to do about the beast?

• Build a shelter

• Hunt it down

• Leave the island

• Ignore it

What strategy does Piggy suggest for dealing with their situation?

• Lighting a fire on the beach

• Hiding from the beast

• Building more shelters

• Leaving the island

What does Ralph fail to understand about the other boys?

• Their fear of the beast

• Their desire for fun

• Their need for leadership

• Their attraction to Jack's aggressiveness

What does the offering of the pig's head symbolize?

• Victory over nature

• A gift to the beast

• Leadership of Jack

• Peace among the boys

How do the boys react to Jack's hands being covered in blood?

• With fear

• With disgust

• With laughter

• With anger

What does the Lord of the Flies tell Simon?

• He will be the next leader

• He should leave the island

• He is part of him

• He will protect him

What is the Lord of the Flies a translation of?

• An ancient god

• A mythical creature

• A natural phenomenon

• Beelzebub

What does Simon's encounter with the Lord of the Flies symbolize?

• The boys' desire to return home

• The struggle between good and evil

• The power of nature

• The importance of leadership

Why do the hunters put the lives of the piglets in danger?

• To attract the beast

• Due to lack of foresight

• To prove their strength

• For fun