Leadership and Fear in Lord of the Flies

In Chapter 10, a division occurs among the boys, with Piggy, Ralph, Sam, Eric, and some younger boys remaining separate from Jack's tribe. Ralph and Piggy struggle with the aftermath of Simon's death, while Jack's tribe becomes more violent and superstitious. Ralph's group faces internal doubts and fears, especially concerning the beast. A nighttime raid by Jack's tribe results in a fight, revealing the boys' inner darkness. Ralph acknowledges his dark side, while Piggy tries to rationalize their actions as fear-driven. The power struggle ends with Jack in control.

What realization do Piggy and Ralph come to about their group?

• They are the only ones who have seen the beast.

• They are the only ones not in Jack's tribe.

• They are the only ones who want to leave the island.

• They are the only ones left on the island.

What does Piggy attribute Simon's death to?

• An accident

• A mistake

• Fear

• A dark side of human nature

What does Jack plan to do to ensure his tribe has fire?

• Make a fire from scratch

• Steal fire from Ralph's group

• Use a magnifying glass

• Wait for a lightning strike

What do Sam and Eric start to question while collecting firewood?

• The safety of the island

• The point of collecting firewood

• The existence of the beast

• The leadership of Ralph

What does Piggy warn Ralph about if they do not leave the island soon?

• They will run out of food

• They will go crazy or worse

• They will be attacked by the beast

• They will lose hope

What do Ralph and Piggy initially fear during the night raid?

• A wild animal

• The beast

• A storm

• A ship

What was the real reason for the night raid by the other tribe?

• To capture Ralph

• To take Piggy's glasses

• To destroy the shelter

• To steal food

What does Ralph acknowledge about himself in this chapter?

• His fear of the beast

• His desire to stay on the island

• His leadership skills

• His dark side

How does Piggy view the focus on the traumatic events?

• As a way to regain leadership

• As a way to find closure

• As a distraction from survival

• As a necessary discussion

What is the status of leadership by the end of the chapter?

• Piggy is in control

• Sam and Eric are in control

• Jack is in control

• Ralph is in control