Lord of the Flies Chapter 3 Quiz

How does Jack's focus on hunting contribute to his character development in Chapter 3?

• It shows his growing obsession with power and control.

• It highlights his skills as a natural leader.

• It demonstrates his desire to return to civilization.

• It reveals his underlying fear of the island.

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What theme is most clearly represented by the boys' differing priorities on the island (e.g., building shelters vs. hunting)?

• The loss of innocence

• Civilization vs. savagery

• The inherent evil within man

• The importance of democracy

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Which symbol is most closely associated with Jack in Chapter 3?

• The conch shell

• The beast

• The signal fire

• The painted face

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When Jack says, "We've got to have rules and obey them. After all, we're not savages. We're English, and the English are best at everything," what figurative language is being used?

• Metaphor

• Irony

• Simile

• Personification

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What can be inferred about Ralph's leadership style from his interactions with Jack and Simon in Chapter 3?

• He is authoritarian and demands obedience.

• He values democracy and seeks consensus.

• He is indifferent and lacks direction.

• He is manipulative and cunning.

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How does the author's use of descriptive language when detailing the island's nature contribute to the overall mood of Chapter 3?

• It creates a sense of foreboding and danger.

• It establishes a backdrop of serenity and peace.

• It highlights the contrast between beauty and the boys' actions.

• It emphasizes the isolation of the boys from the outside world.

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What does Simon's solitary journey into the forest suggest about his character?

• He is antisocial and dislikes the other boys.

• He seeks a deeper connection with nature.

• He is cowardly and afraid of confrontation.

• He is plotting against Ralph and Jack.

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Comparing Ralph's focus on building shelters with Jack's obsession with hunting, what inference can be made about their perspectives on survival?

• Ralph prioritizes long-term survival, while Jack focuses on immediate gratification.

• Jack is more practical, while Ralph is idealistic and naive.

• Ralph is concerned with rescue, while Jack has accepted life on the island.

• Jack believes in democracy, while Ralph leans towards dictatorship.

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What does the author's detailed description of the island's landscape and the boys' interactions with it reveal about his purpose in Chapter 3?

• To warn of the dangers of an untamed natural world.

• To illustrate the boys' gradual adaptation to their environment.

• To contrast the innocence of childhood with the cruelty of nature.

• To underscore the theme of civilization versus savagery.

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What do Jack and Ralph argue about in this chapter?

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