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Question #8
What is the main idea of this chapter?
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The Sound of the Shell
The boys are alone on the island without any adults. What has happened to their parents?
What is the main question that the boys have as they start coming together on the beach?
What does it mean when Piggy looks "enviously" at Ralph?
How is the character Jack described when he is first introduced?
Why do the choirboys vote for Jack as chief?
In what way would Piggy possibly be a better leader than either Jack or Ralph?
How do the boys express their excitement while exploring the island for the first time?
What are "creepers" in this context?
Question #4
Ralph mentions that the fire is important because they want to be rescued, and Jack has to think for a moment before he can remember what "rescue" means.
What does this illustrate about the character of Jack?
Question #9
What do you think will happen next?
Beast from Water
How is the meeting at the beginning of this chapter different than the others?
What rule concerning the conch is broken throughout the meeting?
Ralph tells the group that things are falling apart.
What does he say is the main reason for this?
How does Jack feel about the littluns' belief in the 'beast'?
What revelation does Simon make about the beast?
What does Jack say makes him a better leader than Ralph?
Why doesn't Ralph blow the conch to call back the boys after they scatter away?
What does "self–confident" mean?
What does "random scatter" mean in this context?
What does Ralph wish for at the end of the chapter?
Question #1
What do Ralph and Jack try to establish at the meeting at the beginning of the chapter?
Question #5
Which boy is proving to be the most thoughtful and helpful in the group?
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