WorksheetsLord of the Flies Chapter 8
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 14mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What does Jack do when the boys do not respond to him wanting to take over as chief?
a)
he tells them that he is going off by himself
b)
he realizes how terrible and mean he has become
c)
he unnecessarily begins arguing with Piggy
d)
he asks Ralph for help
2.
Who said, "You knew, didn't you? I'm part of you? Close, close, close! I'm the reason why it's a no go? Why things are what they are?"
a)
The Beast
b)
The Lord of the Flies
c)
Simon
d)
Jack
3.
Who confronts the "Beast" head on?
a)
Jack
b)
Simon
c)
Ralph
d)
Roger
4.
Why does Simon suggest they go back to the mountain?
a)
Simon does not believe in the beastie or any other dangerous creatures
b)
he thinks he saw a house up there
c)
he wants to rebuild the signal fire
d)
he is tired of life on the beach
5.
Since they can no longer build a fire on the mountain, what does Piggy suggest the group does?
a)
build a fire on the beach
b)
began snorkeling for new types of food
c)
create serious plans to build a boat
d)
that they all become hunters
6.
What gift does Jack offer to pacify (make peace with) the Beast?
a)
the sow's (female pig) head
b)
Simon's body
c)
five pounds of berries and vegetables
d)
None of these
7.
What does Ralph instruct Roger to do with a stick?
a)
sharpen the stick at both ends
b)
build a shelter, only for Jack
c)
use the stick to beat up Ralph and Piggy
d)
use the stick as a fire poker
8.
Why does Jack continue to believe in the Beast?
a)
it helps him manipulate his followers
b)
he was attacked by a large "beast" of a dog growing up
c)
all he wants to do is hunt
d)
he sees the Beast as a symbol of evil
9.
Why does the author have Simon speak with the Lord of the Flies in this chapter?
a)
Simon is different than the rest of the boys, and has a special connection with nature
b)
Simon is different than the rest of the boys, and is most likely autistic
c)
the author uses Simon to represent himself
d)
Simon is a character that needs more explanation than the other main characters
10.
What do the hunters rub all over their faces?
a)
Mud
b)
Blood
c)
Coconut Milk
d)
Berries
11.
The pig that is killed in Chapters 7-8 is significant because
a)
it is a pregnant, female pig
b)
it attacks and wounds Jack
c)
it can speak to the boys
d)
it is dead when they find it
12.
What does Jack do to the sow's head?
a)
He uses it to scare all the littleuns into joining the group
b)
He hollows it out to make a mast to show he is a hunter
c)
He jams it on the end of a sharpened stake offering it as a gift to the beast
13.
Even though Jack points out Ralph's faults none of the boys are willing to overthrow Ralph as chief. Why?
a)
The boys are still civilized enough to accept authority without question
b)
They are afraid that Ralph will try to kill them if they overthrow his as chief
c)
Ralph still allows them to have fun
d)
None of these
14.
One piglet, with a demented shriek, rushed into the sea trailing Roger's spear behind it.
Pick the best definition of demented
a)
sane
b)
normal
c)
insane
d)
wild
15.
They were black and iridescent green and without number;
Choose the best definition of iridescent
a)
all the colors of the rainbow
b)
glowing
c)
dayglo
d)
shiny
16.
Choose the picture that is not grimacing.
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a)
b)
c)
d)
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