Lord of the Flies Chapter 8 Quiz

Questions and Answers

Who called the first assembly in this chapter?

Jack

How does Jack respond when Ralph calls his hunters 'boys armed with sticks'?

Jack becomes offended and claims Ralph called the hunters cowards, believing Ralph is not a proper chief.

During the assembly, how many voted that Ralph shouldn't be chief? Why?

No one. They still feel Ralph is the best and safest choice for chief.

What did Jack say when no one voted against Ralph?

'I'm not going to play any longer. Not with you.' and then he leaves. Signup and view all the answers

The Hunters get a new name. What is it and why?

Savages - breaking away, stripping down, painting faces and bodies, killing, torturing. Signup and view all the answers

What did Piggy suggest?

That they build the fire on the beach/platform. Signup and view all the answers

Who started the fire?

Piggy Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Ralph's fingers?

They began to bleed from him biting them. Signup and view all the answers

What do Piggy and the twins bring Ralph?

A feast of fruit. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to most of the biguns while Ralph and Piggy are busy?

They leave to join Jack's group. Signup and view all the answers

How do the hunters find the sow?

By the blood drops from her wound. Signup and view all the answers

Who kills the sow?

Jack (cuts its throat). Signup and view all the answers

Who plays the sow in the reenactment?

Maurice Signup and view all the answers

Who plays the killer in the reenactment?

Roger Signup and view all the answers

Who does Jack send to get the fire?

Roger, Henry, Robert, Maurice. Signup and view all the answers

What gift does Jack offer to help pacify the Beast?

Jack offers the sow's head. Signup and view all the answers

What does Jack ask Roger to do to a stick?

He tells him to 'sharpen a stick at both ends.' Signup and view all the answers

What is 'The Lord of the Flies'?

The pig's head. Signup and view all the answers

What happens when Simon goes back into the woods?

He sees Jack's group kill/behead a pig and hallucinates that the head is mocking him. Signup and view all the answers

Who communicates with the Lord of the Flies?

Simon Signup and view all the answers

What threat does the Lord of the Flies make to Simon?

That Jack, Ralph, and the other boys may eventually hurt him. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Lord of the Flies call Simon?

Silly Signup and view all the answers

Who said, 'I'd like to put on war-paint and be a savage. But we must keep the fire burning.'?

Ralph Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Assembly and Leadership

Jack called the first assembly in this chapter, showcasing his leadership ambition.
Ralph refers to Jack's followers as "boys armed with sticks," which deeply offends Jack, leading to conflict.
Jack twists Ralph's words, claiming Ralph labeled the hunters as cowards, further questioning Ralph's authority.

Group Dynamics

Despite tensions, no one votes against Ralph as chief, indicating a consensus on his leadership as the safest choice.
Jack, feeling rejected after the assembly, declares his unwillingness to continue with Ralph's group and chooses to leave.

Name Change and Survival

Jack's group adopts the name "Savages" as they embrace primal instincts, beginning to strip down and paint their bodies.
Piggy suggests constructing the fire on the beach, showing his pragmatic approach to survival.

Key Events

Piggy starts the fire, demonstrating his resourcefulness, while Ralph experiences anxiety, leading to him biting his fingers until they bleed.
While Ralph and Piggy work on the fire, most of the biguns abandon them to join Jack’s faction, highlighting the group's division.

Hunt for the Sow

Jack and the hunters track down a sow using blood drops, showcasing their descent into savagery.
Jack kills the sow by cutting its throat, epitomizing the violent shift in their society.

Ritualistic Behaviors

Maurice reenacts the pig's suffering, and Roger plays the role of the killer, symbolizing the growing brutality within the group.
Jack sends his hunters, including Roger and Maurice, to gather firewood, reinforcing their role in the group's violent dynamics.

Offerings and Sacrifice

Jack offers the sow's head to pacify the Beast, representing an attempt to appease the unknown fears plaguing the boys.
He instructs Roger to sharpen a stick at both ends, indicating plans for potential violence or a sacrifice.

The Lord of the Flies

The "Lord of the Flies" is identified as the pig's head, which signifies the core theme of savagery and loss of innocence.
Simon, when returning to the woods, witnesses Jack’s group execute a pig, further exposing him to the group's brutality.

Communication and Threats

Simon interacts with the Lord of the Flies, experiencing hallucinations where the head mocks him, reflecting his isolation and despair.
The Lord of the Flies warns Simon of possible harm from Jack and the other boys, illustrating the breakdown of community.

Quotes and Ideologies

Simon is called "silly" by the Lord of the Flies, emphasizing the disconnect between civilization and savagery.
Ralph expresses his internal conflict, saying he wishes to indulge in savagery yet emphasizes the importance of keeping the fire alight for survival, encapsulating the struggle between instinct and duty.

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Test your comprehension of Chapter 8 of 'Lord of the Flies' with these flashcard questions. Explore key events and character responses during the assembly led by Jack. This quiz will enhance your understanding of the chapter's themes and character dynamics.