Castle Rock In Lord Of The Flies: Novel Quiz!
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- 1.
How does Piggy say he is going to ask Jack for his glasses back?
- A.
He is going to beg and cry until he gives them back
- B.
He is going to reason with the good still in Jack and admit that while Jack in stronger that it is the right thing to do to give him back his glasses
- C.
Ralph is going to get Samneric to distract Jack while Piggy sneaks the glasses from Jack’s “throne”
- D.
Piggy is going to bribe Roger to steal the glasses and fire back from Jack in return for being Chief
Correct Answer
B. He is going to reason with the good still in Jack and admit that while Jack in stronger that it is the right thing to do to give him back his glassesExplanation
Piggy plans to reason with Jack and appeal to the good that is still within him. Despite Jack being stronger, Piggy believes that it is the right thing for Jack to give him back his glasses.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Why does Sam point out that Jack will “be painted” as if it is important?
- A.
Because the war paint has come to symbolize savagery and death
- B.
Because they won’t be able to see him in the jungle if he decides to attack them
- C.
Because they won’t be able to talk to him until he has hunted and killed something
- D.
Because they won’t be able to tell Jack apart from the other Hunters so they won’t know who to talk to
Correct Answer
A. Because the war paint has come to symbolize savagery and deathExplanation
Sam points out that Jack will "be painted" as if it is important because the war paint has come to symbolize savagery and death. This implies that by wearing war paint, Jack will be adopting a more aggressive and ruthless persona, aligning himself with the idea of savagery and death. It suggests that the war paint serves as a visual representation of Jack's transformation into a more violent and dangerous individual.Rate this question:
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- 3.
What is Jack’s response to Ralph’s question, “Which is better—law and rescue, or hunting and breaking things up?”
- A.
He realizes he has gone too far and apologizes for everything
- B.
He yells and backs up to be with the hunters and together they point their spears at Ralph and Piggy
- C.
He tells Ralph he would rather hunt and throws Ralph and Piggy out of the cave
- D.
Jack takes the conch from Piggy and throws it on the ground to show his answer
Correct Answer
B. He yells and backs up to be with the hunters and together they point their spears at RalpH and Piggy -
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What is the symbolic meaning of the shattered conch?
- A.
Order will always win over savagery
- B.
A new order will begin with the pieces of the conch given to all of the boys to remember why they must have order
- C.
Order has been broken completely and Ralph has been dismissed from his role as chief
- D.
The boys have overcome their savagery and no longer need the conch as a symbol of order
Correct Answer
C. Order has been broken completely and RalpH has been dismissed from his role as chiefExplanation
The symbolic meaning of the shattered conch is that order has been completely broken and Ralph has been dismissed from his role as chief. The conch shell was used as a symbol of authority and order on the island, and its destruction signifies the collapse of the boys' civilized society. With the conch shattered, there is no longer any structure or leadership, leading to chaos and the loss of order. Ralph's dismissal as chief further emphasizes the breakdown of order and the loss of authority.Rate this question:
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- 5.
What happens after Piggy is killed?
- A.
All of the boys are stunned to silence and eventually start crying hysterically over Piggy’s death
- B.
A helicopter lands above the cliffs and rescues the boys
- C.
A ship pulls into the lagoon and all of the boys run screaming towards it
- D.
Jack screams out that he meant for the rock to crush Piggy and then throws his spear at Ralph to kill him
Correct Answer
D. Jack screams out that he meant for the rock to crush Piggy and then throws his spear at RalpH to kill himExplanation
After Piggy is killed, Jack screams out that he meant for the rock to crush Piggy and then throws his spear at Ralph to kill him. This suggests that Jack's descent into savagery has reached its peak, as he not only takes pleasure in Piggy's death but also attempts to kill Ralph, the last remaining symbol of civilization and reason on the island. Jack's actions demonstrate the complete breakdown of order and the triumph of chaos and violence in the boys' society.Rate this question:
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- 6.
What do the savages do to Samneric at the end of the chapter?
- A.
Throw them off the cliff to their deaths
- B.
Make them go in the jungle as bait for the beast
- C.
Make them become slaves to the rest of the hunters
- D.
Force them through abuse to join their tribe
Correct Answer
D. Force them through abuse to join their tribeExplanation
The savages force Samneric to join their tribe through abuse. This implies that Samneric are subjected to physical and emotional mistreatment in order to coerce them into becoming part of the savage group.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Why don't the savages follow Ralph farther into the jungle?
- A.
They secretly want Ralph to escape
- B.
Jack wounded Ralph so bad that he says he will die on his own
- C.
They are scared of the beast and return back to the cliffs for safety
- D.
They see the parachute soldier handing from a tree and run back in fear
Correct Answer
C. They are scared of the beast and return back to the cliffs for safetyExplanation
The savages do not follow Ralph farther into the jungle because they are scared of the beast and believe that returning back to the cliffs will provide them safety.Rate this question:
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- 8.
What is the significance behind Ralph wanting his group to get cleaned up to go ask for Piggy's specs back?
- A.
He wants the physical showing of order to shine through the madness of the savagery
- B.
He wants to show that he is better than Jack by cleaning up so the boys will want to follow him again
- C.
He is just tired of his hair being in his eyes
- D.
They all smell bad and won't be welcomed at Jack's Castle Rock
Correct Answer
A. He wants the pHysical showing of order to shine through the madness of the savageryExplanation
Ralph wants his group to get cleaned up to go ask for Piggy's specs back because he believes that by presenting themselves in a clean and orderly manner, they can demonstrate a sense of civilization and rationality amidst the chaos and savagery that has taken over the island. He wants to show that they are still capable of maintaining order and making rational decisions, hoping that this will help them regain the respect and support of the other boys.Rate this question:
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- 9.
What is ironic about Piggy constantly asking if he was safe on the cliff before they entered the cave?
- A.
He was killed moments later by a savage pushing a bolder on him and not by falling to his death because he couldn't see
- B.
He steps off the cliff accidently and falls to his death
- C.
If he had his glasses then he could have crossed the rock bridge without any problems
- D.
If they would have waited then Jack would have come out to them
Correct Answer
A. He was killed moments later by a savage pushing a bolder on him and not by falling to his death because he couldn't seeExplanation
Piggy's constant concern for his safety on the cliff before entering the cave is ironic because despite his fear of falling to his death, he is ultimately killed by a savage who pushes a boulder onto him. This unexpected turn of events highlights the irony of Piggy's focus on the wrong danger, as it is not his fear of falling that leads to his demise, but rather a violent act inflicted upon him.Rate this question:
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- 10.
What is significant about Ralph blowing the conch at Castle Rock and the savages coming to him?
- A.
That Ralph was still chief no matter what Jack said
- B.
Even lost in their savagery they still followed a rule that had been put in place while they weren't savages showing order was still in their 'hearts'
- C.
It makes Jack so mad that he comes out and throws Ralph off the cliff
- D.
It calls an actual beast living on the island to Castle Rock and the boys had to join together to fight it
Correct Answer
B. Even lost in their savagery they still followed a rule that had been put in place while they weren't savages showing order was still in their 'hearts'Explanation
The significance of Ralph blowing the conch at Castle Rock and the savages coming to him is that it demonstrates that even in their state of savagery, the boys still have a sense of order and respect for the rules that were established when they were not savages. This suggests that the concept of civilization and order is ingrained in their hearts, despite their descent into savagery.Rate this question:
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