Questions and Answers
What happens with Ralph and the boar at the beginning of Chapter 6?
He excitingly flings his spear at the boar and it grazes his snout.
Why do the twins assume that the dead parachutist is the beast?
The parachute made noises in the wind and lifted its head up, looking like it had wings.
What is Jack's reaction to the news of the beast?
He says they need to go out and hunt the thing and Piggy will stay back with the littluns.
As the biguns, except for Piggy, set out to find the beast, what image of the beast forms in Simon's mind?
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When Jack and the others roll a rock into the sea, what is Ralph's reaction?
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After various protests from the boys, what does Ralph insist upon?
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With Jack in charge of the hunt, what does Ralph daydream about?
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What does Ralph do when the boys start to play, with Robert playing the boar?
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Why does Robert insist they need a real pig, rather than a person pretending?
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What does Ralph sense about Jack after Ralph asks him about the pig-run?
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How does Jack challenge Ralph?
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What is Ralph's response to Jack's challenge?
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When Jack returns to Ralph and Roger, what does he tell them?
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Describe what the boys see and their reaction to it.
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Why does Ralph believe they are beaten?
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What does Jack do when the others don't respond to his suggestion to remove Ralph as chief?
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As Ralph considers the need to reassign firekeepers, what does he realize?
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What does Jack do with the sow's head?
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What does the Lord of the Flies 'tell' Simon he should do?
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Why does Ralph take his group to the platform?
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What problem is Ralph having at this meeting?
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What does Simon realize is happening to him?
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What does the Lord of the Flies 'tell' Simon they are going to do on the island?
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What will happen to Simon if he tries to interfere?
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What game do the boys start playing?
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Which three boys ascend the rest of the way up the mountain to view the beast?
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Who goes alone to the mountain?
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Why can't they have the fire on the mountain anymore?
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Who willingly goes back in the dark to tell Piggy and the littluns that the hunting party will not return until the next day?
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What is the 'thing that bowed'?
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Study Notes
Chapter 6-8 Key Points
- Ralph experiences an adrenaline rush when he throws his spear at a boar, grazing its snout.
- The twins mistake the dead parachutist for the beast due to its movement in the wind, giving it a winged appearance.
- Jack's reaction to the perceived beast is to prioritize hunting it, suggesting Piggy stay behind with the younger children.
- Simon envisions the beast as a hybrid of claws and a human, depicting it as both monstrous and tragic.
- Ralph expresses frustration at Jack and the others for wasting time rolling rocks instead of focusing on rescue.
- Despite protests from others, Ralph insists on continuing their search due to the potential presence of a ship nearby.
- Daydreaming, Ralph wishes for safety and comfort of home, reflecting on his childhood before being sent away to school.
- During a playfight where Robert pretends to be a boar, Ralph gets caught up in the excitement and jabs him.
- Robert emphasizes the need for a real pig rather than a human for their hunt, highlighting their desire to kill.
- Ralph senses an increasing danger from Jack, realizing Jack’s hatred towards him whenever he tries to assert leadership.
- Jack directly challenges Ralph’s leadership, prompting Ralph to acknowledge the risk but still venture up the mountain.
- Jack claims to have seen a creature atop the mountain, fueling fears among the boys.
- The boys react with terror upon seeing the creature, mistaking a wind-blown parachutist for an ape-like beast, and flee in panic.
- Ralph feels defeated, believing they can’t signal for rescue due to the beast’s presence on the mountain.
- Jack proposes removing Ralph as chief; when met with silence, he breaks away from the group, attracting many followers.
- Ralph recognizes a shortage of boys available to maintain the fire and manage tasks.
- Jack displays dominance by impaling a sow’s head on a stick and dedicating it to the entity known as the Lord of the Flies.
- The Lord of the Flies ominously tells Simon to return to the boys, tricking him with a false sense of security.
- Ralph calls for a meeting on the platform to reassess the status of the biguns and the group's dynamics.
- During the meeting, Ralph struggles to articulate his thoughts, showing signs of losing control and clarity.
- Simon experiences a mystical vision, gaining insights about the darker nature of the boys' actions on the island.
- The Lord of the Flies taunts Simon, suggesting that the boys find enjoyment in their descent into savagery.
- A warning is issued to Simon about consequences if he interferes with the boys' unfolding chaos.
- The boys engage in a ritualistic game centered around hunting a pig, further embracing savagery.
- Ralph, Jack, and Roger ascend the mountain to confront the beast, showcasing their growing fearlessness.
- Simon chooses to climb the mountain alone, demonstrating his sense of isolation and deeper understanding.
- The group fears lighting a fire on the mountain due to the perceived threat posed by the beast.
- Simon takes it upon himself to inform Piggy and the littluns about the hunting party's delay, exhibiting his selflessness.
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This quiz covers critical moments and themes from chapters 6 to 8 of 'Lord of the Flies'. Key events include Ralph's struggles with leadership, the boys' perception of the beast, and the descent into savagery as represented through their actions. Analyzing these chapters will deepen your understanding of the characters' motivations and conflicts in the story.