Lord of the Flies - Ch. 5

After the boys eat pig's meat for the first time, a meeting is called by Ralph. What is the main message of his speech?

• He congratulates the hunters for their success in hunting the pig.

• He scolds the boys for not being responsible in their duties.

• He announces his resignation as the chief.

• He shares about his fear of a monster that is a panther.

As Ralph plans out what he is going to say at the meeting, he realizes just how much he dislikes

• Piggy’s interference

• The dirt and disorder, as demonstrated by his clothing

• The hopelessness of rescue in the face of the vastness of the ocean

• The savagery with which Jack treats the choir

This assembly is unique from the others because

• It was so late into the day

• They didn’t make use of the conch

• Piggy, rather than Ralph, led the meeting

• Everyone was so cheerful because they had eaten meat

Ralph makes the realization about Piggy that

• He was distantly related to the boy with the mulberry birthmark

• He had stayed behind on the mountain to maintain the signal fire in hopes that the ship would return

• Camp life would be more peaceful if Piggy lived someplace else

• Although he isn’t chief material, Piggy can think well

What does Ralph identify as a primary distraction during their meetings?

• Too much speculation about the "beastie"
• People going off topic
• No clear order of speaking
• The littluns bouncing on a springy long

Where does Ralph sit during the meeting?

• Alone at the chief's seat, facing the island.

• In the middle of the littl'uns in the center of the ring

• Facing the ocean, with Piggy on his right and Jack on his left.

• He doesn't sit; he stands.

According to Ralph, in his speech planned point by point, what is “the most important thing on the island”?

• The fruit trees

• The conch

• Keeping the fire burning

• Keeping the drinking water clean

What rule does Ralph make as chief during his speech that causes an uproar?

• Hunting is no longer allowed

• The only fire allowed is on top of the mountain

• Littluns must help keep watch over the fire

• Everyone must bathe daily, and then bring back two full coconuts from the stream

Who does Ralph blame for letting the fire go out?

• Piggy
• The Hunters
• Himself
• The littleuns

Compare Ralph’s treatment of the littluns with Jack’s.

• Ralph tries to calm their fears and give them a sense of security. Jack intimidates and frightens them.

• Ralph treats them harshly, thinking it is for their own good. Jack protects them and makes sure they have enough to eat.

• Ralph is kind and understanding. Jack fears the littluns will like Ralph better, so he tries to win them by being kinder than Ralph, although it is a false kindness

• Neither Ralph nor Jack have much experience with younger children. They soon tire of the littluns’ immaturity and ignore them.