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Grade 9 Lord of the Flies
What is Jack's attitude towards the signal fire?
  1. He sees it as a means of signaling passing ships for rescue.
  2. He believes it is unnecessary.
  3. He wants to use it for cooking.
  4. He ignores the signal fire and focuses on hunting.
Grade 9 Lord of the Flies
How does Jack use Samneric to enforce control in his group?
  1. He appoints them as co-leaders.
  2. He forces them to betray Ralph's secrets.
  3. He isolates them from the other boys.
  4. He promotes them as symbols of unity.
Grade 9 Lord of the Flies
Which item becomes a symbol of authority for Jack's group?
  1. Conch shell
  2. Piggy's glasses
  3. Fire
  4. Spear
Grade 9 Lord of the Flies
How does Piggy react to the boys' fascination with the "beast"?
  1. He actively participates in hunting expeditions.
  2. He opposes hunting, promoting the importance of rescue.
  3. He becomes the leader of the hunting group.
  4. He forms his own tribe focused on hunting.
Grade 9 Lord of the Flies
How does Jack view the importance of hunting and the "beast"?
  1. He opposes hunting, prioritizing rescue.
  2. He actively participates in hunting expeditions.
  3. He believes the "beast" is a harmless entity.
  4. He forms alliances with other boys to resist hunting.
Grade 9 Lord of the Flies
How do Samneric contribute to Jack's tactics against Ralph's group?
  1. They actively resist Jack's orders.
  2. They sabotage Jack's plans.
  3. They serve as spies for Ralph.
  4. They participate in hunting and surveillance for Jack.
Grade 9 Lord of the Flies
How does Roger demonstrate his growing sadistic tendencies on the island?
  1. By helping build shelters for the boys
  2. By protecting Piggy from bullying
  3. By inflicting harm on the littluns and animals
  4. By promoting democratic governance
Grade 9 Lord of the Flies
What do Samneric witness on the mountain in Chapter 6?
  1. A ship passing by
  2. The "beast" in the form of a dead parachutist
  3. A group of wild animals
  4. A signal fire started by another tribe
Grade 9 Lord of the Flies
What does Piggy represent in terms of the novel's themes?
  1. Savagery and violence
  2. Order, civilization, and reason
  3. Spiritual insight
  4. Physical strength and athleticism
Grade 9 Lord of the Flies
What role does Roger play among the boys on the island?
  1. Elected leader
  2. Chief hunter
  3. Voice of reason
  4. Intellectual guide
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
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