Chapter 12: Cry of the Hunters Quiz — Lord of the Flies

What does Ralph do when he encounters the Lord of the Flies skull in Chapter 12?

• He prays to it for guidance
• He smashes it and takes the stake as a weapon
• He leaves it undisturbed and walks away
• He buries it in the sand

What warning do Sam and Eric give Ralph about the next day's hunt?

• Jack plans to set traps on the beach
• The tribe will leave the island without him
• Roger has sharpened a stick at both ends
• The tribe plans to offer Ralph to the beast at sea

How does Jack's tribe ultimately try to force Ralph out of hiding?

• They flood the jungle with water from the lagoon
• They set the island's jungle on fire
• They use the conch to call him out
• They send Samneric to trick him into surrendering

Who rescues the boys at the end of the novel?

• A passing fisherman
• A search party of parents
• A British naval officer
• Pilots from the same war that stranded them

What is ironic about the fire that leads to the boys' rescue?

• It was started by lightning, not by the boys
• It was Ralph's carefully maintained signal fire
• It was a destructive fire set to kill Ralph, not a signal fire
• It was set by Piggy before his death

What does Ralph weep for at the end of the novel?

• Joy at being rescued and returning home
• The end of innocence, the darkness of man's heart, and the death of Piggy
• Fear that the naval officer will punish them
• Guilt over his role in Simon's death

How does the naval officer react to the boys' savage appearance?

• He is horrified and calls for military backup
• He is amused and laughs at their games
• He is disapproving and unable to understand how British boys acted this way
• He immediately recognizes what happened and is sympathetic

Did Sam and Eric willingly join Jack's tribe and help hunt Ralph?

Did Ralph destroy the Lord of the Flies skull before the final hunt?

What does the word 'ululation' mean as used in the chapter?

• A quiet whisper of conspiracy
• A long, wavering, high-pitched vocal sound
• The crackling sound of a fire
• A deep rumbling noise

What does the word 'cordon' refer to in the context of the hunt?

• A type of rope used for binding
• A line of people forming a barrier or encirclement
• A signal fire on the beach
• A sharp weapon made from bamboo

What does 'acrid' mean when describing the smoke from the fire?

• Sweet and pleasant smelling
• Having a strong, unpleasant, suffocating smell
• Thin and barely visible
• Cool and refreshing

What broader commentary does Golding make through the ending of the novel?

• That children are naturally good but corrupted by adults
• That British civilization is superior to all others
• That civilization is fragile and the capacity for evil exists within all humans
• That rescue always comes to those who wait patiently