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Grade 9 Lord of the Flies
What is Ralph's role among the boys on the island?
  1. Chief hunter
  2. Elected leader
  3. Spiritual guide
  4. Inventor of fire
Grade 9 Lord of the Flies
How do Samneric feel about joining Jack's group?
  1. They eagerly join Jack's group.
  2. They resist joining any group.
  3. They remain loyal to Ralph.
  4. They are indifferent to group dynamics.
Grade 9 Lord of the Flies
How does Piggy meet his tragic end in the novel?
  1. He is killed by Jack's group during a violent confrontation.
  2. He is rescued by passing ships.
  3. He succumbs to illness.
  4. He is attacked by the "beast."
Grade 9 Lord of the Flies
What happens to Piggy's glasses in relation to Jack's group?
  1. They are returned to Piggy for safekeeping.
  2. They are stolen by Roger.
  3. Jack uses them to start a signal fire.
  4. Jack's group offers them as a gift to Ralph.
Grade 9 Lord of the Flies
What happens to Piggy's glasses in the later part of the novel?
  1. They are lost in the ocean.
  2. They are stolen by Jack's group.
  3. They are used to start a signal fire.
  4. Piggy hides them to prevent theft.
Grade 9 Lord of the Flies
What role do Samneric play among the boys on the island?
  1. Elected leaders
  2. Chief hunters
  3. Followers of Jack
  4. Keepers of the fire
Grade 9 Lord of the Flies
What happens to the conch shell, a symbol of authority, towards the end of the novel?
  1. It is lost in the ocean.
  2. It is shattered, signaling the loss of order.
  3. It becomes a prized possession for Jack's tribe.
  4. Ralph uses it as a weapon against Jack.
Grade 9 Lord of the Flies
What is Jack's reaction when he realizes the boys' descent into savagery?
  1. He actively encourages their violent actions.
  2. He becomes the leader of the group opposing savagery.
  3. He opposes the descent into chaos.
  4. He is indifferent to the boys' behavior.
Grade 9 Lord of the Flies
What is the combined nickname for Sam and Eric in the novel?
  1. Twinsies
  2. Samric
  3. Samerica
  4. Samneric
Grade 9 Lord of the Flies
What item of Piggy's becomes a symbol of knowledge and insight in the novel?
  1. Conch shell
  2. Glasses
  3. Spear
  4. Fire
Grade 9 Lord of the Flies
What does Ralph realize about the boys' behavior as they succumb to savagery?
  1. He embraces their newfound freedom.
  2. He becomes the leader of the savage group.
  3. He is powerless to stop the descent into chaos.
  4. He actively encourages their violent actions.
Grade 9 Lord of the Flies
How does Simon meet his tragic end in the novel?
  1. He is killed by Jack's group during a violent confrontation.
  2. He succumbs to illness.
  3. He falls off a cliff while exploring the island.
  4. He is attacked by wild animals.
Grade 9 Lord of the Flies
How does Roger react to the arrival of the naval officer at the end of the novel?
  1. He expresses relief and gratitude.
  2. He challenges the officer's authority.
  3. He continues engaging in violent behavior.
  4. He confesses his wrongdoing and seeks forgiveness.
Grade 9 Lord of the Flies
How does Roger contribute to the descent into savagery on the island?
  1. By promoting order and discipline
  2. By resisting Jack's leadership
  3. By advocating for rescue and civilization
  4. By engaging in acts of cruelty and violence
Grade 9 Lord of the Flies
What is Piggy's role within the group of boys on the island?
  1. Chief hunter
  2. Elected leader
  3. Inventor of fire
  4. Voice of reason and intellect
Grade 9 Lord of the Flies
What insight does Simon gain regarding the true nature of the "beast"?
  1. It is a supernatural entity.
  2. It is a harmless creature.
  3. It is a figment of imagination.
  4. It is the darkness within each boy.
Grade 9 Lord of the Flies
Who does Roger follow and support throughout the novel?
  1. Ralph
  2. Jack
  3. Piggy
  4. Simon
Grade 9 Lord of the Flies
What is Roger's role in the tragic event involving Piggy in Chapter 11?
  1. He tries to prevent the event from happening.
  2. He actively participates in the violence against Piggy.
  3. He rescues Piggy from danger.
  4. He remains indifferent to the situation.
Grade 9 Lord of the Flies
What physical attribute distinguishes Piggy from the other boys?
  1. Blonde hair
  2. Glasses
  3. Athletic build
  4. Leadership skills
Grade 9 Lord of the Flies
What role does Simon play among the boys on the island?
  1. Chief hunter
  2. Elected leader
  3. Spiritual guide
  4. Voice of reason
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