Lord of the Flies - Chapter 8 Quiz

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

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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

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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

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Who confronts the "Beast" head on?

• Jack
• Simon
• Ralph
• Roger

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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

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

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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

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What does Ralph instruct Roger to do with a stick?

• sharpen the stick at both ends
• build a shelter, only for Jack
• use the stick to beat up Ralph and Piggy
• use the stick as a fire poker

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Why does Jack continue to believe in the Beast?

• it helps him manipulate his followers
• he was attacked by a large "beast" of a dog growing up
• all he wants to do is hunt
• he sees the Beast as a symbol of evil

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Why does the author have Simon speak with the Lord of the Flies in this chapter?

• Simon is different than the rest of the boys, and has a special connection with nature
• Simon is different than the rest of the boys, and is most likely autistic
• the author uses Simon to represent himself
• Simon is a character that needs more explanation than the other main characters

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