Lord of the Flies Chapter 8 quiz

Lord of the Flies Chapter 8 quiz

10th Grade

14 Qs

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Lord of the Flies Chapter 8 quiz

Lord of the Flies Chapter 8 quiz

Assessment

Quiz

English

10th Grade

Practice Problem

Medium

CCSS
RL.6.3, RL.8.3, RI.2.1

+19

Standards-aligned

Created by

Virginia Kim

Used 1K+ times

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About this resource

This quiz focuses on Chapter 8 of William Golding's *Lord of the Flies*, targeting the critical developments in the novel's exploration of civilization versus savagery. Appropriate for 10th grade English students, these questions assess comprehension of plot events, character motivations, and symbolic elements that define this pivotal chapter. Students must understand the escalating conflict between Ralph and Jack's leadership styles, the significance of the Lord of the Flies as both literal object and symbol, and Simon's unique role as the novel's moral compass. The quiz requires students to analyze character psychology, particularly Jack's manipulation tactics and the boys' gradual descent into barbarism, while recognizing key symbols like the sow's head, the Beast, and the breakdown of democratic order. Students need strong reading comprehension skills and the ability to connect specific textual details to broader thematic concepts about human nature, fear, and the fragility of civilization. Created by Virginia Kim, an English teacher in the US who teaches grade 10. This quiz serves multiple instructional purposes, functioning effectively as a comprehension check following Chapter 8 reading assignments, a review tool before major assessments, or formative assessment to gauge student understanding of key plot developments and character dynamics. Teachers can use this as a warm-up activity to begin class discussions about the novel's central themes, assign it as homework to reinforce reading accountability, or incorporate it into literature circles for collaborative learning. The quiz effectively prepares students for more complex analytical tasks by ensuring they grasp essential plot points and character motivations before moving into deeper thematic analysis. This assessment aligns with Common Core standards CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.1 for citing textual evidence, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.3 for analyzing character development, and CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.2 for determining themes, providing teachers with measurable data on student progress in literary analysis skills.

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14 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 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 asks Ralph how they should change for the better
Jack violently attacks ralph
He straight-up ignores Ralph for the rest of the chapter

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 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 realizes how terrible and mean he has become
he unnecessarily begins arguing with Piggy
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

45 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
The Lord of the Flies
Simon
Jack

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Who confronts the "Beast" head on?

Jack
Simon
Ralph
Roger

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 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 thinks he saw a house up there
he wants to rebuild the signal fire
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

45 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
began snorkeling for new types of food
create serious plans to build a boat
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

45 sec • 1 pt

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

the sow's (female pig) head
Simon's body
five pounds of berries and vegetables
None of these

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.W.8.9A

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