LOTF 7-8

How does Ralph react when a boar comes charging down the path?

• His spear hits, but does not deter, the boar. His excitement at wounding a living creature shows Ralph his dark side.

• Ralph is afraid to throw his spear. He is able to hide from the boar, but realizes how fearful he really is.

• Ralph refuses to hurt the animal. He is proud of his ability to retain some semblance of civilization.

• Ralph injures the boar. He does not feel good about his actions, but rationalizes them in the name of self-defense.

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To what does Ralph's demonstration of his hunting prowess lead?

• It re-establishes him as the leader, and the boys rekindle the signal fire.

• It makes the littluns afraid of him and they run and hide.

• Jack realizes Ralph's strength and vows to fight him.

• The boys go into a hunting frenzy and begin jabbing and poking at Robert.

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What did the boys see on the mountaintop?

• They see a strange, ape-like beast that seems to move back and forth.

• They see a light on the water in the distance.

• They see the remains of an ancient burial ground.

• They see a pack of wild dogs eating a piglet.

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How does the author show the increase in evil in the boys?

• He describes storm clouds overhead and rough seas.

• More of the action takes place in the dark or deep night.

• The boys start telling each other scary stories about ghosts and devils.

• Jack and the hunters find animal bones that they sharpen and wear that symbolize evil.

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How does Ralph's waning confidence in himself show in his words and actions?

• He laughs hysterically whenever one of the boys asks him a question.

• He complains of shortness of breath and chest pains.

• He begins sleeping most of the time, waking only to eat.

• He starts biting his nails, shuddering involuntarily, and twisting his hands.

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How does Jack overthrow Ralph's authority?

• Jack gets the boys to vote Ralph out of office.

• Jack tells the others he is the oldest, and the oldest should rule.

• Jack announces he won't play anymore, and goes off by himself.

• Jack challenges Ralph to a spear-throwing contest and wins.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Jack suggests a way to keep the beast happy. What is it?

• Make a special house for the beast.

• Give the beast part of each kill.

• Sing to the beast every night.

• Leave the beast alone and move to the other side of the island.

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What is the meaning of the Lord of the Flies' message to Simon?

• Evil is a trait inside of man.

• Dreams can be more powerful than reality.

• It is unhealthy to eat uncooked meat.

• If they ignore the beast it will go away.

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Who or what is the Lord of the Flies?

• It is the name they have given the dead pilot.

• It is a large, poisonous insect that thrives on the island.

• It is a game the littluns play to pass the time.

• It is the sow's head, and represents evil.

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TRUE or FALSE?

Jack and his hunters nearly kill a littlun when they pretend he is a pig.

• True

• False

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