Lord of the Flies - Chapter 2

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Lord of the Flies - Chapter 2

What is the main purpose of the fire the boys decide to build?

1. To cook food
2. To scare away wild animals
3. To create smoke signals for rescue
4. To stay warm at night

What does the conch symbolize during the meeting in Chapter 2?

1. Leadership and authority
2. Danger and fear
3. Protection from the “beastie”
4. A signal for help

Who first mentions the “beastie” in Chapter 2, and what effect does it have on the boys?

1. Ralph; it unites the boys
2. Piggy; it comforts them
3. Jack; it excites them
4. A littlun; it creates fear

What is Piggy’s reaction when the fire quickly becomes out of control?

1. He is excited and proud of their success.
2. He is calm and confident they’ll fix it.
3. He is frustrated and tries to warn the others.
4. He encourages them to make an even bigger fire

ow do the boys start the fire in Chapter 2?

1. Using sticks and friction
2. Using Piggy's glasses as a magnifying lens
3. Using matches they found in the plane
4. Using sunlight and water

What happens to the boy with the mulberry-colored birthmark?

1. He joins the other boys in building the fire
2. He is ignored by the older boys and leaves.
3. He disappears after the fire spreads out of control.
4. He becomes friends with Ralph and Jack.

In Chapter 2, what does Jack suggest about rules?

1. He doesn’t care about having rules.
2. He wants to create his own rules separate from Ralph’s.
3. He supports rules only when he benefits from them.
4. He enthusiastically agrees to follow and enforce them.

Why does Piggy criticize the other boys after the fire goes out of control?

1. They used all their resources too quickly
2. They didn't listen to his instructions on fire safety.
3. They were irresponsible and didn't build shelters first.
4. They took the conch away from him.

What does the fire symbolize in this chapter?

1. Just a way to cook food
2. Power and control over nature
3. A hopeful signal for rescue that can also bring destruction
4. Only a source of warmth

How does Chapter 2 foreshadow future conflict between Ralph and Jack?

1. Jack is jealous of Ralph's authority and challenges him.
2. Jack wants to be the leader and ignores Ralph's ideas.
3. They argue over hunting versus building shelters.
4. Their views on rules and authority begin to differ.