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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
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 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 role does Simon play among the boys on the island?
  1. Chief hunter
  2. Elected leader
  3. Spiritual guide
  4. Voice of reason
Grade 9 Lord of the Flies
What is Piggy's real name in the novel?
  1. Simon
  2. Ralph
  3. Peter
  4. It's not revealed
Grade 9 Lord of the Flies
What does Roger do to the sandcastles built by the littluns in Chapter 4?
  1. He helps them build more intricate structures.
  2. He ignores them and walks away.
  3. He destroys the sandcastles with his bare hands.
  4. He reports their activities to the leaders.
Grade 9 Lord of the Flies
What is the symbolic significance of Simon's death in the novel?
  1. The triumph of reason over chaos
  2. The loss of spiritual guidance
  3. The descent into savagery and brutality
  4. The establishment of a new order
Grade 9 Lord of the Flies
What is the fate of Samneric by the conclusion of the novel?
  1. They are rescued and leave the island.
  2. They join a different tribe led by Piggy.
  3. They remain on the island as independent survivors.
  4. They are killed.
Grade 9 Lord of the Flies
What is Jack's reaction to the naval officer's arrival at the end of the novel?
  1. He bursts into tears of relief.
  2. He challenges the officer's authority.
  3. He is indifferent and continues hunting.
  4. He embraces the opportunity for rescue.
Grade 9 Lord of the Flies
How do Samneric react when they encounter the naval officer at the end of the novel?
  1. They express relief and gratitude.
  2. They confess to their wrongdoing.
  3. They challenge the officer's authority.
  4. They remain silent and avoid eye contact.
Grade 9 Lord of the Flies
How do the other boys perceive Simon?
  1. They admire and respect him.
  2. They fear and avoid him.
  3. They include him in their activities.
  4. They appoint him as the leader.
Grade 9 Lord of the Flies
How does Ralph react when he encounters the naval officer at the end of the novel?
  1. He becomes violent and confrontational.
  2. He breaks down in tears of relief.
  3. He decides to remain on the island.
  4. He challenges the officer's authority.
Grade 9 Lord of the Flies
What happens to Samneric during the hunt for Ralph in the later part of the novel?
  1. They lead the hunt against Ralph.
  2. They try to protect Ralph from harm.
  3. They are injured during the confrontation.
  4. They remain neutral and refuse to participate.
Grade 9 Lord of the Flies
What does Simon's character help illustrate in terms of the novel's themes?
  1. Reason and intellect
  2. Order and civilization
  3. Savagery and darkness
  4. Leadership and authority
Grade 9 Lord of the Flies
How do the boys react when they realize the littlest boy is missing?
  1. They search for him immediately.
  2. They pretend that nothing has happened.
  3. They blame Piggy for the incident.
  4. They break into tears and panic.
Grade 9 Lord of the Flies
How does Piggy react to the boys' disorganized efforts in keeping the fire alive?
  1. He joins in the chaos.
  2. He remains silent.
  3. He angrily declares the need for proficiency.
  4. He abandons the group.
Grade 9 Lord of the Flies
What is the suggestion made by Ralph regarding rescue in Chapter 2?
  1. Building shelters for protection
  2. Hunting for food in the jungle
  3. Creating a large signal fire on the mountain
  4. Exploring the entire island
Grade 9 Lord of the Flies
Grade 9 Lord of the Flies
Why does Piggy become agitated during the meeting?
  1. Because he wants to be the leader
  2. Due to the fear of a monster on the island
  3. Concerned about the lack of food
  4. Frustrated with the disorganization of the group
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