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What happens to the boys' daily rhythm by afternoon?
What happens to the boys' daily rhythm by afternoon?
The littluns are undisturbed by visions and bad dreams.
The littluns are undisturbed by visions and bad dreams.
False
What does Jack camouflages his face with when he goes to hunt?
What does Jack camouflages his face with when he goes to hunt?
Clay and charcoal
How does Ralph feel when he sees the ship on the horizon?
How does Ralph feel when he sees the ship on the horizon?
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What breaks when Jack slaps Piggy?
What breaks when Jack slaps Piggy?
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The boys roast the pig, and the hunters dance wildly around the fire, singing and reenacting the savagery of the ___.
The boys roast the pig, and the hunters dance wildly around the fire, singing and reenacting the savagery of the ___.
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Match the characters with their actions:
Match the characters with their actions:
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Study Notes
Daily Life on the Island
- Life develops a rhythm with pleasant mornings, transitioning to oppressive heat by afternoon.
- Boys play happily, but some experience bizarre visions caused by sunlight reflections on water.
- Evenings are cooler, but nighttime brings fear and difficulty.
The Littluns' Experiences
- Littluns primarily occupy themselves with eating fruit and playing.
- They are plagued by fears of the "beastie," believing a monster lurks in the darkness.
- Dietary issues arise from excessive fruit consumption, leading to stomach ailments.
- Instances of bullying occur, particularly by a boy named Roger, who targets the littluns.
Jack's Obsession and Consequences
- Jack becomes fixated on hunting pigs, camouflaging his face before entering the jungle.
- Ralph and Piggy spot a ship but realize the signal fire is extinguished, leading to missed rescue.
- Ralph expresses anger toward Jack for neglecting fire maintenance, marking a conflict over priorities.
The Hunters' Return
- Jack and the hunters return exhilarated from a successful pig hunt, covered in blood and chanting.
- Ralph confronts Jack about the neglected signal fire, but the hunters are too caught up in their excitement to listen.
Conflict Among the Boys
- Jack strikes Piggy during a heated moment, damaging one of his glasses.
- Jack mimics Piggy's complaints, showcasing his cruelty and mocking behavior.
- Although Jack acknowledges his role in the signal fire's failure, he refrains from apologizing to Piggy.
- Ralph resorts to using Piggy’s glasses to ignite a fire, deepening tensions between Ralph and Jack.
- The boys celebrate their hunt, dancing and singing around the fire, embodying a descent into savagery.
- Ralph decides to call a meeting, indicating a growing divide among the boys.
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Explore the key themes and events from 'Lord of the Flies' in this quiz. Understand the daily experiences of the characters, particularly the littluns, and Jack's growing obsession with hunting. Test your knowledge on the conflicts that arise and the impact they have on survival.
