Conflict and Power Dynamics in Lord of the Flies

In Chapter 11, Ralph, Piggy, Sam, and Eric attempt to relight their fire and decide to confront Jack to retrieve Piggy's glasses. They prepare and head to Castle Rock, where Ralph confronts Jack, leading to a tense standoff. Piggy tries to reason with the group but is tragically killed by a rock pushed by Roger. Jack asserts his dominance, and Roger threatens Sam and Eric.

What do Ralph, Sam, Eric, and Piggy attempt to do at the beginning of Chapter 11?

• Build a new shelter

• Re-light their fire

• Hunt for food

• Create a new map

Why does Piggy want to confront Jack?

• To ask for food

• To retrieve his glasses

• To negotiate peace

• To challenge him for leadership

What item does Piggy insist on taking to confront Jack?

• The conch

• A spear

• A torch

• A map

What do Ralph and his group discuss while preparing to confront Jack?

• The best way to escape the island

• The location of hidden food

• Their differences from Jack's tribe

• Their strategy to attack

Where do Ralph and his group go to confront Jack?

• The beach

• The forest

• Castle Rock

• The mountain

What does Jack's tribe do when Ralph blows the conch at Castle Rock?

• They surrender

• They welcome him

• They taunt and jeer

• They run away

What is Ralph's initial accusation against Jack?

• Hiding food

• Breaking the conch

• Stealing the fire

• Being a coward

What happens when Ralph and Jack first confront each other?

• They shake hands

• They ignore each other

• They have a brief fight

• They exchange gifts

What does Piggy attempt to do during the chaos?

• Hide the conch

• Reason with the tribe

• Run away

• Attack Jack

What tragic event occurs involving Piggy?

• He escapes the island

• He falls off a cliff

• He is captured by Jack

• He is hit by a rock