Lord of the Flies Chapters 7-9 Quiz

At the beginning of chapter 7, Ralph’s fingernails are bitten. What does this reveal about him?

• He is becoming increasingly bored on the island.

• He is nervous that they will never be rescued.

• He misses his family.

• He is scared Jack is going to kill him.

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What prediction does Simon make about Ralph and his future on the island? 

• Simon predicts that Ralph will not make it off the island.

• Simon predicts that they will both make it off the island.

• Simon predicts that Ralph will make it off the island.

• Simon predicts that the island will turn into more chaos. 

In Chapter 7, who hits the boar with a spear and feels the excitement of the hunt?

• Ralph

• Simon

• Piggy

• Jack

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What happens to Ralph as he participates on his first hunt? 

• He kills a pig. 

• He gets excited about hitting a pig with a spear.

• He is knocked over by a running pig and the boys laugh at him. 

• Ralph never goes hunting.

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What does Ralph say to Jack after they are discussing whether to go back to tell Piggy or not? 

• “What is wrong with you? Can’t you do anything right?” 

• “Why do you have to be so mean to Piggy?” 

• “I hate hunting and I never want to see you again!” 

• “Why do you hate me?”

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In chapter 8, Jack separates from the group and forms his own tribe. What does he say to the boys as he is leaving?

• Jack says that the beast is a hunter so they can’t hide from it forever.

• Jack says he is starting his own group and anyone is welcome to join.

• Jack says that Ralph is not a good leader.

• All of the above.

How does Jack treat this time on the island?

• Like it is a game 

• Like one big and terrific adventure

• Like one big sleepover with no parents around 

• A frightening time that he would rather forget

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What is the gift that the boys leave for the beast? 

• pig's head

• Piggy's glasses

• the conch shell

• a piece of cooked meat

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By leaving the gift, how are the boys treating the beast now? 

• Like a friend 

• Like a god 

• Like a monster 

• Like an animal

How does the “Lord of the Flies” treat Simon?

• It tells Simon he should be the leader of the group.

• It treats him like a friend.

• It focuses on Simon’s insecurities and makes him feel like an outcast.

• It focuses on Simon’s life before the island and makes Simon homesick.