Understanding Human Nature and Society in Crisis

What does Ralph dream about in Chapter 7?

• Escaping the island

• Cleaning himself up

• Hunting a boar

• Fighting with Jack

Who reassures Ralph that they will return home?

• Simon

• Piggy

• Roger

• Jack

What animal do the boys decide to hunt?

• A snake

• A boar

• A bird

• A pig

How does Ralph react after hitting the boar with his spear?

• He is excited

• He is frightened

• He is indifferent

• He is disgusted

What symbolizes the boys' loss of innocence?

• The conch

• The fire

• The parachutist's body

• Piggy's glasses

What does Ralph's participation in the hunt reveal about him?

• His intelligence

• His survival instincts

• His leadership skills

• His capacity for savagery

What suggestion does Jack make that hints at their growing savagery?

• Building a larger fire

• Creating a new shelter

• Hunting more boars

• Using a little 'un next time

Who are openly competing for power among the boys?

• Ralph and Piggy

• Simon and Jack

• Ralph and Jack

• Jack and Roger

What is the outcome of Ralph and Jack's conflict?

• They resolve their differences

• Jack leaves the group

• Ralph loses his authority

• They become friends

What does Ralph fear when challenged by Jack?

• The dark

• The beast

• Losing his authority

• Getting hurt