Lord of the Flies Chapters 8-9

How does Jack respond when Ralph calls the hunters "boys armed with sticks"?

• Jack tells the hunters that Ralph called them cowards.

• Jack violently attacks Ralph.

• Jack asks Ralph how they should change for the better.

• 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 unnecessarily begins arguing with Piggy.

• He realizes how terrible and mean he has become.

• 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

• Simon

• Lord of the Flies

• Ralph

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Who confronts the "Beast" head on?

• Jack

• Ralph

• Simon

• 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 wants to rebuild the signal fire.

• He thinks he saw a house up there.

• He is tired of life on the beach.

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Since they can no longer build a fire on the mountain, what does Piggy suggest the group does?

• build a fire on the beach

• create serious plans to build a boat

• begin snorkeling for new types of food

• 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

• five pounds of berries and vegetables

• the sow's body

• the piglet they chased into the sea

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What does Ralph instruct Roger to do with a stick?

• sharpen the stick at both ends

• use the stick to beat up Ralph and Piggy

• build a shelter, only for Jack

• 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.

• All he wants to do is hunt.

• He was attacked by a large "beast" of a dog growing up.

• 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 Chapter 8?

• The author uses Simon to represent himself.

• Simon is different than the rest of the boys, and has a special connection with nature.

• Simon is always kind to others.

• Simon is Ralph's best friend.

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