Where are the boys from?
Britain
Why does Piggy conclude that no one will know where they are?
Because all the adults are dead
What summons the boys to the beach?
The conch shell
What serves as a symbol for island government?
The conch shell
Who is overweight and asthmatic?
Piggy
Who tries to assume the authority?
Jack
What does Jack decide his boys will be?
The hunters
Why is Ralph so sure they will be rescued?
Because he thinks the airport will tell his dad
By whom will will they be rescued?
Ralph's father
What conclusion do Ralph, Jack, and Simon reach after their investigation?
They're on an island
What excuse does Jack offer for not killing the piglet?
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What was the real reason he didn't kill it?
Jacks is still to 'civilized' to kill the piglet
What decision is made about the conch?
It is a symbol of authority in their society
What fear does one boy express?
The dark/beastie
What is the groups reaction?
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According to Ralph, what are the group's two main priorities?
Keeping the fire alive so they can be rescued, and hunting for food
What conflict arises between Jack and Piggy?
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How does Ralph settle it?
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What happens to the main fire?
It starts burning the forest
What is Ralph's new rule about the fire?
Someone always has to be watching it
What does Jack say about rules and about the boys?
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What offer does Jack make on behalf of himself and his hunters?
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What does Piggy realize about the little boy who had talked about the 'beastie'?
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What does Ralph complain to Jack about?
No one helps
How does Jack defend the fact that he spends his days hunting instead of helping the others?
That he hunts for everyone
What does Jack admit to Ralph and Simon?
That it feels like you're being hunted when alone in the jungle
What does Ralph say about people in general?
They don't help much and, they're never quite what you thought they were
Why do Ralph and Jack fight in this chapter?
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Which child keeps wondering off by himself?
Simon
Where do Jack and Ralph go to "cool off" after an argument?
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What are the younger boys referred to?
Littluns
Why does Maurice feel guilty when he kicks sand into Percival's eyes?
Because he knows that in his old life he would get in trouble for it
When Roger throws rocks at Henry, why doesn't he aim to hit?
Because he still is living by rules inflicted while in England. However, throughout the book, he quickly realizes there is no o e around to inflict them
What effect does Jack's mask have on him?
It causes him to act with savage tendencies. His thirst for blood becomes more urgent. He is also relieved from self-consciousness
What is Jack's response when Ralph first accuses him of letting the fire go out?
We can light it again
How does Ralph reassert his authority?
By declaring he was chief
Who gives Piggy meat when Jack won't share?
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Who punches Piggy in the stomach and slaps him in the face?
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What is Ralph's reaction to Jack and the hunters' acting out the pig kill?
He is furious
What conclusion does Ralph come to about being a chief?
That you have to think and be wise
What do Ralph, Piggy, and Simon respectively say about beasts?
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Why doesn't Ralph call back the boys who follow Jack?
Because he's afraid if he does and they don't come back then they couldn't keep the fire going and they'd never get rescued
Why is Ralph considering giving up leadership of the group?
Because he doesn't think he is doing a good job of protecting everyone
How do Piggy and Simon react about the "fear"?
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What can you conclude happened to the boy with the mulberry birthmark?
He died in the fire
What does Piggy say about Jack's feelings for him and for Ralph?
He hates me. I dunno why. If he could do what he wanted-you're all right, he respects your. Besides- you'd hit him
What conclusion does Piggy come to?
They are scared of Ralph and that's why they hate hi.
What does Jack suggest they use when playing "kill the pig"?
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One of Jack's followers suggest that a "beast" would like to eat?
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What are the trails called that have been etched out on the island.
Human nature