Gift For The Darkness

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1. While Ralph and the other boys are building the fire, what do they notice?

Explanation

While Ralph and the other boys are building the fire, they notice that several boys have disappeared, which suggests that they have likely followed Jack to join him. This indicates a division among the group, with some boys choosing to align themselves with Jack and his savage ways rather than staying with Ralph and maintaining order and civilization on the island.

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This quiz, titled 'Gift for the Darkness', explores key events and decisions in a novel, focusing on themes of leadership, power struggles, and survival. It assesses understanding of character actions and motivations, enhancing comprehension and analytical skills.

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2. How does Jack think he can win the other boys over to his side?

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Jack thinks he can win the other boys over to his side by offering them a feast of meat. He believes that by providing food and demonstrating his ability to provide for the group, he can prove himself to be a better leader than Ralph.

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3. What does Jack do with the pig's head and why? 

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Jack puts the pig's head on a stick as an offering to the beast. This action is driven by Jack's belief in the existence of a beast on the island. He believes that offering the pig's head to the beast will appease it and prevent it from causing harm to the group. This demonstrates Jack's descent into savagery and his willingness to resort to violent and ritualistic actions in order to maintain control and power over the other boys.

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4. Since the boys are too scared to go back up the mountain and re-start the fire, what do they decide to do?

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Piggy suggests building a fire where they are at because the boys are too scared to go back up the mountain and re-start the fire. This shows that Piggy is trying to find a practical solution to their problem and ensure their survival on the island.

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5. What does Jack do when the boys do not vote Ralph out as chief?

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After the boys do not vote Ralph out as chief, Jack, feeling rejected and resentful, decides to run off into the forest. This action suggests that he is unwilling to accept Ralph's leadership and wants to distance himself from Ralph and the group. By running away, Jack demonstrates his defiance and desire to form his own group separate from Ralph's.

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6. What is important about the Lord of the Flies saying "You knew didn't you? I'm part of you?" 

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The Lord of the Flies saying "You knew didn't you? I'm part of you?" suggests that Simon has come to realize the inherent evil and darkness that exists within every individual. It implies that the beast is not an external entity, but rather a manifestation of the darkness within themselves. This realization signifies Simon's deep understanding of human nature and the potential for evil that lies within each person.

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7. What does the Lord of the Flies tell Simon he should do?

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The Lord of the Flies tells Simon that he should go play with the other boys and give up on the signal fire.

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8. What does Jack show by saying "I'm not going to play any longer. Not with you."  ?

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Jack's statement "I'm not going to play any longer. Not with you." suggests that he believes the situation they are in is all fun and games and is in denial about the seriousness of their circumstances. He is not willing to continue playing the roles of hunter and chief, indicating that he does not understand the gravity of their situation and the need for shelter and a signal fire.

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9. Why does Jack call an assembly when the boys get back to the beach from seeing the beast? 

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Jack calls an assembly when the boys get back to the beach from seeing the beast to vote again on Ralph being chief.

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10. During the assembly, how many voted that Ralph shouldn't be chief? 

Explanation

None of the boys voted that Ralph shouldn't be chief. This means that all of the boys either voted for Ralph to be chief or did not vote against him. Therefore, the correct answer is "None of the boys."

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While Ralph and the other boys are building the fire, what do they...
How does Jack think he can win the other boys over to his side?
What does Jack do with the pig's head and why? 
Since the boys are too scared to go back up the mountain and re-start...
What does Jack do when the boys do not vote Ralph out as chief?
What is important about the Lord of the Flies saying "You knew...
What does the Lord of the Flies tell Simon he should do?
What does Jack show by saying "I'm not going to play any...
Why does Jack call an assembly when the boys get back to the beach...
During the assembly, how many voted that Ralph shouldn't be...
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