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Lord of the Flies- Study Guide Questions

Chapter 10- The Shell and the Glasses

1. When the chapter begins, it's the day after the storm. How do Ralph and Piggy feel about
the way they behaved the night before? Why do they feel this way? Contrast their
reactions; what does it reveal about their character?

2. Piggy says Simon “asked for it.” Do you agree? Why/Why not?

3. Even though most of the boys have joined Jack’s group, which boys have remained in
Ralph’s group?

4. What happens to Wilfred?

5. Jack has a story ready to explain Simon's murder to the boys, perhaps to relieve them of
guilt. What does he tell them about the murder?
6. Many historical leaders have used fear to bring together and control their people. How
does Jack use fear to control his tribe?

7. At the end of the chapter, Jack’s group raids Ralph’s group. What do they steal? Explain
why and the motives behind doing this.

8. What is significant about the title of the chapter, ''The Shell and the Glasses?''

9. How is conformity seen in this chapter?

 Chapter 11- Castle Rock
Directions: Draw a picture of the person who died in chapter 11. In your picture, draw what
happened to him (label who each person is). And in the description, in detail, write about what,
why, and how this death happened.
Picture:

Description:

Questions:
1. Piggy, Ralph, and Samneric agree they have to get Piggy’s glasses back. What do each of
them suggest in order to accomplish this?

2. What will Piggy say to persuade Jack into giving his glasses back?
3. What do Piggy and the conch represent?

4. How do the boys react to ___________________’s (fill in the blank) death?

5. Who gets captured by Jack’s tribe?

6. What is the significance of the chapter title “Castle Rock?”

7. How is conformity seen in this chapter?

 Chapter 12- Cry of the Hunters
1. Ralph, who begins the chapter being hunted in the jungle, finds the pig's head, the 'Lord of the
Flies.' What does he do with it?

2. When Jack can't get to Ralph, who is hiding in some dense brush in the jungle, what new
approach does he take to get to his enemy?

3. Draw or find a picture of the ending of the book- specifically who Ralph finds on the beach as he
is trying to escape the hunters. Underneath the picture, explain what brought this person to the
island and explain why this person is disappointed in the boys.

4. Explain the different emotions the boys are feeling by the end of the chapter.
5. Percival, one of the littluns in the group, was only able to say his name and address earlier in the
novel. Now, when he approaches the _______________________ (fill in the blank), he could
no longer remember his name. Explain the significance of this moment.

6. Should all the boys be held accountable for their actions since they are only 6-12 year olds?
Explain why or why not. If particular boys should be held accountable, explain who and why.

7. The title is called “Cry of the Hunters.” How is the title significant? Why is Ralph crying?

8. There are no girls in this story….what difference does that make? How do you think the story
would have played out if there were girls? Explain.

9. Who is your favorite character? Explain why.