Exploring Themes in Chapter 11

Which character tries to reason with Jack’s tribe at the beginning of Chapter 11?

• Piggy

• Ralph

• Sam

• Roger

What object do Ralph and his group want to retrieve from Jack’s tribe in Chapter 11?

• The conch

• The firewood

• Piggy’s glasses

• The spear

How does Piggy try to communicate with Jack’s tribe during the confrontation?

• By shouting

• By blowing the conch

• By writing a note

• By using hand signals

What is the main reason Ralph and his group go to Castle Rock in Chapter 11?

• To hunt for food

• To rescue Sam and Eric

• To retrieve Piggy’s glasses

• To find shelter

Who is responsible for releasing the rock that kills Piggy?

• Jack

• Roger

• Ralph

• Sam

What happens to the conch shell during the confrontation at Castle Rock?

• It is stolen by Jack

• It is lost in the forest

• It is shattered by the rock

• It is thrown into the sea

After Piggy’s death, what is the reaction of Jack’s tribe?

• They are shocked and mournful

• They ignore it and continue their activities

• They laugh and celebrate

• They run away in fear

What do Sam and Eric become after the events at Castle Rock?

• Leaders of the tribe

• Prisoners of Jack’s tribe

• Hunters

• Messengers

Which of the following best describes Ralph’s feelings after Piggy’s death?

• Relief

• Indifference

• Despair

• Anger

What does the destruction of the conch symbolize in Chapter 11?

• The end of hope for rescue

• The loss of order and civilization

• The beginning of a new tribe

• The return of the beast