Chapter 6 - Lord of the Flies

What is happening in the air that is causing the lights in the sky?

• A battle from 10 miles high.

• A meteor shower.

• A thunder storm

• A cyclone.

How did the author use the wind to portray the figure as breathing? 

• The wind fills the parachuter's lungs

• The wind blows the parachute and the ropes attached to it

• The figure was alive trying to stand up and catch his balance. 

• None of the above.

What did Jack mean when he said, "Conch, Conch! We don't need the conch anymore!"

• No one listened for the conch horn anymore. 

• Jack knew everyone would only listen to Ralph so the conch was no longer needed. 

• Jack was gaining power and the conch shell was losing its power. 

• SamEric wanted to play with the shell all the time, so it was becoming just a toy. 

Why did Ralph agree to go up to the top of the mountain--the castle?

• Ralph was afraid if Jack went no one would like him anymore. 

• Ralph had already been there once, so he knew it was safe. 

• Ralph knew he was the leader and it was the leader's job to do the dangerous tasks.

• Jack demanded that Ralph go. 

Why do YOU THINK there was so much chaos when Ralph said it was time to go back down the mountain and see about the fire?

• Perhaps the younger boys liked the adventure of climbing the other mountain.

• Perhaps the younger boys felt powerful being able to push rocks down the mountain and watch them splash into the sea. 

• Perhaps the boys were hoping to stay there would seem like playing in their own backyards. 

• Perhaps the boys felt powerful at the top of the mountain. 

Predict what you think will happen in chapter 7. You must write at least two sentences.