Chapter 7: Shadows and Tall Trees Quiz — Lord of the Flies

What does Ralph experience for the first time in Chapter 7?

• The thrill of participating in a hunt
• Swimming in the ocean at night
• Climbing the mountain alone
• Speaking against Jack in front of the group

What reassurance does Simon give Ralph?

• That the beast is not real
• That Ralph will get back to where he came from
• That Jack will eventually give up his rebellion
• That a ship will come within the week

Who plays the role of the pig in the boys' mock hunt?

• Simon
• Piggy
• Robert
• Roger

What do Ralph, Jack, and Roger find at the top of the mountain?

• A signal fire still burning
• A dead parachutist whose chute moves in the wind
• A large wild pig asleep in the rocks
• The wreckage of the plane that brought them to the island

How does Jack undermine Ralph's authority in this chapter?

• By stealing the conch shell
• By questioning Ralph's courage and goading him into climbing the mountain at night
• By convincing Piggy to switch allegiances
• By refusing to share food with Ralph's group

What does the ocean symbolize when Ralph contemplates it in Chapter 7?

• Freedom and possibility
• The boys' isolation and the impossibility of rescue
• The power of nature to provide sustenance
• Jack's growing influence over the group

What is significant about Simon's use of the word 'you' instead of 'we' when reassuring Ralph?

• It shows Simon has given up hope for himself
• It foreshadows that Simon will not survive the island
• It indicates Simon plans to stay on the island permanently
• It reveals Simon does not consider Ralph a friend

In Chapter 7, the boys successfully kill the boar they are tracking.

Ralph, Jack, and Roger all flee in terror after seeing the figure on the mountaintop.

What does 'bravado' mean as used in the context of Jack's behavior in Chapter 7?

• Genuine courage in the face of danger
• A bold manner or display of courage, often intended to impress or mislead
• Physical strength and athletic ability
• A desire to lead and make decisions for others

What does 'mutinous' mean?

• Silent and withdrawn
• Extremely cautious and careful
• Refusing to obey authority; rebellious
• Confused and disoriented

What does 'furtive' mean?

• Bold and confrontational
• Attempting to avoid notice, typically due to guilt or fear
• Extremely loud and disruptive
• Calm and collected under pressure