Lord of the Flies: Chapters 8 & 9

Which inference best explains why the boys are hesitant to vote against Ralph in favor of Jack?

• The boys are afraid of change.

• Jack has only killed one pig so far, the boys aren't convinced he is reliable.

• The majority of the boys still favor Ralph's logical, rules-based approach to leadership.

• The boys are afraid of what Ralph may do to them if he is in power.

Which best describes what Simon finds on the mountaintop?

• the dead fighter pilot

• a pigs head

• a crashed airplaine

• the beast

Which statement best describes the significance of Jack seizing control of the conch at the beginning of Chapter 8?

• When Jack seizes the conch if signifies Jack's desire to be more organized.

• When Jack seizes the conch it signifies his desire to be more like Ralph.

• When Jack seizes the conch it signifies his desire to follow Ralph's rules.

• When Jack seizes the conch it signifies the threat of savagery overpowering civilization on the island.

Vocab: humorous or satirical mimicry

• advance

• parody

• corpulent

• sympathy

• sufficiently

How does the author mainly show Piggy's positive influence over Ralph?

• Piggy yells at Ralph and tells him to snap out of it.

• Piggy provides an ear and listens without interruption to Ralph.

• Piggy makes helpful suggestions to engage Ralph in action.

• Piggy suggest that Ralph and the others take a break from work.

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Vocab: overly large or overweight

• corpulent

• sufficiently

• advance

• parody

• sympathy

Which statement best states what Simon sees while alone in the forest?

• a ship

• the beast

• a littlun who was accidentally killed during the hunt

• the decapitated pig's head on a spear

Vocab: enough or adequately

• parody

• corpulent

• advance

• sufficiently

• sympathy

Which statement best explains how Jack attracts the boys to join his tribe?

• He promises to kill the beast.

• He invites them to join in his feast of roasted meat.

• He promises to maintain the smoke signal.

• He guarantees that the boys will never have to work again.

Vocab: to move forward

• advance

• corpulent

• sympathy

• parody

• sufficiently