Chapter 9: A View to a Death Quiz — Lord of the Flies

What does Simon discover the 'beast' actually is?

• A wild boar trapped in vines
• A dead parachutist tangled in parachute lines
• A large rock formation shaped like a creature
• A figment of the boys' imaginations

Why do Ralph and Piggy go to Jack's feast?

• To spy on Jack's plans
• To steal back the conch
• Out of hunger and a desire for community
• Because Jack threatens them

What do the boys chant during their ritual dance?

• 'We are the hunters! Fear us!'
• 'Kill the beast! Cut his throat! Spill his blood!'
• 'The beast is coming! Hide from the beast!'
• 'Hunt the pig! Kill the pig! Eat the pig!'

What role does Roger play during the ritual dance before Simon arrives?

• He leads the chanting
• He plays the role of the pig at the center of the circle
• He beats the drum
• He stands guard at the forest edge

What happens to Simon's body after his death?

• The boys bury him in the forest
• It is left on the beach where he fell
• The tide washes it out to sea
• Jack orders it thrown off a cliff

What literary device does the storm primarily represent in this chapter?

• Foreshadowing
• Pathetic fallacy
• Allegory
• Hyperbole

What happens to the dead parachutist at the end of Chapter 9?

• The boys discover it and realize their mistake
• It remains on the mountain untouched
• The wind lifts it and carries it out to sea
• Jack burns it as an offering

Did Ralph and Piggy participate in the ritual dance that killed Simon?

Did Simon successfully tell the boys the truth about the beast before he died?

What does 'phosphorescence' mean in the context of Chapter 9?

• The reflection of moonlight on water
• A faint cold light emitted by certain organisms without heat
• A chemical reaction caused by saltwater
• The glow of a dying fire on the beach

What does 'frenzy' mean as used in Chapter 9?

• A carefully planned group activity
• A state of wild, uncontrolled excitement or activity
• A slow and deliberate procession
• A feeling of deep sadness and regret

What does 'stagger' mean when Simon 'staggers' out of the forest?

• To run at full speed
• To walk or move unsteadily, as if about to fall
• To sneak quietly and carefully
• To leap forward with great energy

Which prediction from the Lord of the Flies comes true in Chapter 9?

• That Jack would become the leader
• That the boys would never be rescued
• That the boys would 'have fun' with Simon
• That Piggy would lose his glasses