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Lord of the Flies- Questions and Answers
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Lord of the Flies- Questions and AnswersHow do they start the fire? (chapter 2) Correct Ans-They use Piggy's specs (last remains of
society).
What is the significance of "Huts on the Beach"? (chapter 3) Correct Ans-Established
society on the island
Why does Ralph reproach Jack? (chapter 3) Correct Ans-He's angry that Jack has been
hunting while he has been working on the shelters.
What two groups with differing goals are emerging? (chapter 3) Correct Ans-Ralph's side:
shelters, rules, order.
Jack's and the hunters: hunting, having fun.
What is the significance of "Painted Faces and Long Hair"? (chapter 4) Correct Ans-
Savagery and the passage of time on the island
Why does Roger aim just to miss? (chapter 4) Correct Ans-He's been affected by civilization
and still has the rules and consequences at the back of his mind.
What definite stand does Ralph make? (chapter 4) Correct Ans-He takes a stand against
Jack, who let the fire go out as a ship passed by the island.
, Lord of the Flies- Questions and Answers
What is the significance of "Beast from Water"? (chapter 5) Correct Ans-Humans are made
mostly of water, meaning the beast could be coming from the boys themselves
Why does Ralph call a meeting? (chapter 5) Correct Ans-He wanted to emphasize the
necessity of the rules
Why does Piggy dissuade Ralph from giving up his position as chief? (chapter 5) Correct
Ans-He feels like Ralph is their only hope to get rescued and thinks that if Ralph is out of the
way, Jack would hurt him.
What is the paradox of the boys' attitude toward the beast? (chapter 5) Correct Ans-The
boys fear the beast, yet they seek it out.
What is the irony of the dead parachutist landing on the mountain? (chapter 6) Correct
Ans-dramatic: the audience knows that the beast is just the parachutist, but the boys think it's
a monster.
Why is Simon the only one to doubt the existence of the beast? (chapter 6) Correct Ans-
Simon understands that the beast comes out of the boys' human nature and fear.
Why do Ralph and Jack both insist on going after the beast? (chapter 6) Correct Ans-They
both want to prove they are brave and earn the boys' respect.
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