Exploring Chapter 9 of Lord of the Flies: A View to a Death

What natural phenomenon is described at the beginning of the chapter?

• An earthquake

• A hurricane

• A volcanic eruption

• A buildup of clouds

What does Simon encounter in the forest?

• A group of boys

• A wild animal

• A hidden cave

• The Lord of the Flies

What does Simon discover about the 'beast' on the mountain?

• It is a large bird

• It is a pile of rocks

• It is a dead parachutist

• It is a wild animal

Why do Ralph and Piggy decide to join Jack's party?

• To get some meat

• To find shelter

• To play games

• To ensure nothing bad happens

What activity are the boys engaged in when Ralph and Piggy arrive at Jack's party?

• Building shelters

• Hunting

• Having a feast

• Swimming

What does Jack offer to the boys to persuade them to join his tribe?

• A boat to escape

• A place to sleep

• Protection from the beast

• New clothes

What natural event coincides with the boys' frenzied dance?

• A storm

• An earthquake

• A volcanic eruption

• A solar eclipse

Who do the boys mistake for the beast during the storm?

• Jack

• Simon

• Piggy

• Ralph

What happens to Simon's body at the end of the chapter?

• It is taken by animals

• It is washed out to sea

• It is buried by the boys

• It is left on the beach

What does the description of Simon's body being washed out to sea symbolize?

• The end of the boys' innocence

• The beginning of a new day

• The boys' return to civilization

• The arrival of help