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Grade 9 Lord of the Flies
What do the boys see when they climb to the peak of a hill?
  1. A ship
  2. Signs of civilization
  3. Steep mountains
  4. A wild pig
Grade 9 Lord of the Flies
What does Ralph remind the boys of during the expedition?
  1. The need to build shelters
  2. The importance of playing games
  3. The search for the beast
  4. The plan to explore the entire island
Grade 9 Lord of the Flies
What excites the boys as they explore the island together?
  1. Finding food
  2. Discovering a cave
  3. Bonding and playing in the jungle
  4. Spotting a ship on the horizon
Grade 9 Lord of the Flies
What does Simon discover as he wanders through the jungle alone?
  1. A pig
  2. A snake
  3. A peaceful glade
  4. A hidden cave
Grade 9 Lord of the Flies
Why is Ralph hesitant to blow the conch shell after the chaos ensues?
  1. He fears Jack's reaction.
  2. He believes it won't be effective.
  3. He thinks the boys won't listen.
  4. He wants to maintain order.
Grade 9 Lord of the Flies
How does Ralph feel when exploring on his own?
  1. Fearful
  2. Confident
  3. Nervous
  4. Anxious
Grade 9 Lord of the Flies
What activity do Ralph and Jack attempt together in an effort to reconcile their differences?
  1. Building huts
  2. Swimming in the lagoon
  3. Hunting for pigs
  4. Exploring the jungle
Grade 9 Lord of the Flies
What is the initial reaction of the boys to the twins' claim about the monster?
  1. Excitement
  2. Skepticism
  3. Fear
  4. Laughter
Grade 9 Lord of the Flies
Why is Ralph furious with Jack upon their return from the jungle?
  1. Jack's hunters broke the conch shell
  2. The hunters were not successful in killing a pig
  3. The signal fire went out, and a ship was on the horizon
  4. Jack and the hunters were cruel to the littluns
Grade 9 Lord of the Flies
Who is the fair-haired boy introduced in Chapter 1?
  1. Piggy
  2. Jack
  3. Simon
  4. Ralph
Grade 9 Lord of the Flies
How do the hunters react when Ralph calls a meeting?
  1. They apologize for their actions.
  2. They continue to dance wildly around the fire.
  3. They express remorse for letting the fire go out.
  4. They gather around for a serious discussion.
Grade 9 Lord of the Flies
What prompts Ralph to sound the conch shell in Chapter 2?
  1. The discovery of a signal fire
  2. The return of the explorers
  3. A ship on the horizon
  4. An encounter with a wild pig
Grade 9 Lord of the Flies
How does Ralph imply that Jack and the hunters are avoiding real work?
  1. They are spending too much time swimming.
  2. They are neglecting the signal fire.
  3. They are prioritizing hunting over hut construction.
  4. They are not participating in meetings.
Grade 9 Lord of the Flies
What do Sam and Eric mistake for the dreaded beast in the firelight?
  1. A dead pig
  2. A twisted tree branch
  3. The shadow of the dead parachutist
  4. A fellow survivor from the crash
Grade 9 Lord of the Flies
Why does Ralph go to investigate the caves alone?
  1. He wants to prove his bravery.
  2. He is curious about the new area.
  3. The other boys dare him to go.
  4. Jack insists on it.
Grade 9 Lord of the Flies
What terrifies the boys during the meeting in Chapter 5?
  1. A sudden storm
  2. The sound of a conch shell
  3. The possibility of the beast coming from the ocean at night
  4. Piggy's angry outburst
Grade 9 Lord of the Flies
What happens when Piggy complains about the hunters' immaturity?
  1. Jack apologizes to Piggy
  2. Ralph defends Piggy
  3. Jack slaps Piggy, breaking his glasses
  4. The boys ignore Piggy
Grade 9 Lord of the Flies
What do Jack and the hunters carry with them upon returning from the jungle?
  1. Sticks and leaves
  2. A dead pig on a stake
  3. Shells and rocks
  4. A map of the island
Grade 9 Lord of the Flies
What does Jack vow to do after hesitating to kill the wild pig?
  1. Become a better leader
  2. Convince the boys to follow his lead
  3. Practice more with his knife
  4. Not flinch from the act of killing next time
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