Lord of the Flies Chapter 9 Quiz

In a dramatic twist at the end of chapter 9, who faces a grim fate by being beaten, eaten, and ultimately killed? Can you guess who it is among these characters?

• The beast

• Simon

• Piggy

• Jack

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As Simon bravely climbs to the top of the mysterious mountain, what surprising discovery does he make?

• The beast is a large ape

• The beast is actually a dead pilot with a parachute

• The beast was the Lord of the Flies

• Phil is actually the beast

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What adventurous reason might Ralph and Piggy have for joining Jack and his lively tribe?

• Jack's tribe has delicious meat, and both Piggy and Ralph are absolutely starving!

• Piggy and Ralph are eager to join in the fun and games with Jack's crew

• By teaming up, Ralph, Jack, and Piggy can finally conquer the mysterious beast

• Jack, Ralph, and Piggy must unite their efforts to locate the missing Simon

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As the chapter draws to a close, what magical reflection dances upon the water's surface?

• The playful images of Ralph and Piggy

• The mysterious beast lurking

• Simon's serene body

• The twinkling constellations (stars) above

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In the midst of the wild dance, what unexpected event unfolds?

• Ralph and Piggy, feeling uneasy, decide to leave the scene

• Piggy gets caught in the chaos and is trampled

• In a tragic twist, the boys mistake Simon for the beast and kill him as he emerges from the forest

• The boys triumphantly slay the beast

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The only boy to know the truth about the beast on the mountain is.... ?

• Jack

• Simon

• Piggy

• Phil

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Where is the phosphorescence in this chapter?

• The bioluminescence in the water

• The flint they use to start the new fire

• The fuel they used for the cannons in the sky

• What they use for their guns

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What do the boys do when the thunderstorm begins?

• They kill Piggy

• They turn on Ralph and Piggy

• They dance and chant in a wild frenzy

• They pass the conch around and talk their problems out peacefully

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What is the weather like after Simon has been killed?

• Sunny

• Clear, it stopped raining

• Thunderstorms

• Foggy

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What was the cannon noise in chapter 9? 

• A gun

• Weather

• The weapon they used against the beast

• The slingshots they made from tree branches

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