Lord of the Flies Chapters 4-6 Quiz

How does Roger’s behavior toward the littluns (throwing stones near them but not hitting them) reflect Golding’s theme of civilization versus savagery?

• He is simply playing a game, showing he is still a child at heart.

• His hesitation suggests he still feels bound by societal norms, but he is testing the limits of acceptable behavior.

• He has always been violent and is finally acting on his true nature.

• He enjoys scaring the littluns because he sees himself as a superior leader.

What is the symbolic significance of Jack’s mask?

• It allows him to blend into the background and hunt more effectively.

• It hides his identity and enables him to embrace a more savage, violent persona.

• It represents the freedom of childhood games and the boys’ creative instincts.

• It is a practical tool that protects him from the sun’s harsh glare.

How does the boys’ reaction to the fire going out illustrate the conflict between civilization and primal instinct?

• It shows they have abandoned all concern for being rescued and are fully embracing savagery.

• It demonstrates that Jack’s leadership is more effective than Ralph’s.

• It highlights the tension between immediate gratification (hunting) and long-term survival (maintaining the fire).

• It proves that they were never truly serious about being rescued in the first place.

How does the power struggle between Jack and Ralph manifest in their argument over the missed ship?

• Jack acknowledges his mistake but insists that hunting is equally important.

• Ralph forces Jack to apologize, showing his dominance.

• Jack dismisses the fire’s significance entirely, prioritizing hunting above all else.

• The argument exposes Jack’s growing resentment toward Ralph’s authority and foreshadows future conflict.

Why does Ralph’s insistence on order and rules begin to fail in this chapter?

• He no longer believes in the rules himself.

• The boys are too afraid of the beast to care about rules.

• His authority depends on the boys’ belief in civilization, which is being undermined by their growing fear and savagery.

• Jack is intentionally sabotaging Ralph’s leadership by openly defying him.

What is the irony in Piggy’s belief that if only the adults were there, things would be fine?

• The adults in the real world are engaged in a brutal war, mirroring the boys’ descent into violence.

• Adults are no better than children at managing conflicts.

• The boys do not actually want adult intervention and would rebel against it.

• Piggy himself is the most mature character, making his belief in adult wisdom ironic.

Simon suggests that "maybe the beast is only us." What does this statement reveal about Golding’s message in the novel?

• The beast is a hallucination brought on by hunger and fear.

• The real danger comes not from an external creature but from the boys’ own savage instincts.

• Simon is too philosophical to survive in a primitive environment.

• The beast is a metaphor for the island’s isolation rather than human nature.

How does Jack manipulate the boys’ fears about the beast?

• He convinces them that Ralph is lying about the beast’s existence.

• He uses their fear to undermine Ralph’s authority, positioning himself as the stronger leader.

• He admits he is afraid but believes they can outsmart the beast.

• He tells them that the beast will only attack at night, encouraging them to sleep during the day.

What is significant about the fact that Ralph wishes for a sign from the adult world at the end of this chapter?

• It shows Ralph's desire for guidance and hope.

• It indicates Ralph's fear of the adult world.

• It reveals Ralph's wish to escape the island.

• It demonstrates Ralph's loss of faith in his peers.

What does the dead parachutist symbolize?

• The reality of the outside world’s violence and the futility of expecting salvation from adults.

• The boys’ fear made manifest into something tangible.

• A warning that the boys are being watched by an unseen enemy.

• The power of nature reclaiming control over the island.