An exploration of Chapter 10 of 'Lord of the Flies' | English

Starter quiz

What happens to Simon towards the end of Chapter 9 of 'Lord of the Flies'?
- He learns that the beast is a dead parachutist.
- He falls into a faint.
- He is killed by those who mistake him for the beast. ✓
- He has a long hallucinatory conversation with the beast.
Which of the following is the best synonym for power?
- anger
- weakness
- influence ✓
- fear
Which of the following behaviours are important when you are discussing a topic?
- listen carefully ✓
- speak first
- critique ideas not people ✓
- say as much as possible
- be prepared to change your mind ✓
Which of the following is the best definition of the phrase 'textual evidence'?
- the writer's politics
- the writer's written words ✓
- the writer's education
- the writer's point of view
Which of the following statements are true about Jack in 'Lord of the Flies'?
- He resents Ralph and dislikes Piggy. ✓
- He used to be a chorister. ✓
- He is determined to be rescued.
- He respects the power of the conch.
- He paints a mask on his face. ✓
Which of the following boys are not named in 'Lord of the Flies'?
- Maurice
- Roger
- Clive ✓
- William ✓
- Robert

Match the words on the left with their definitions on the right.
- severe
  
  ⇔
  
  very serious ✓
- guilt
  
  ⇔
  
  knowledge that you have done something wrong or committed a crime ✓
- remorse
  
  ⇔
  
  a feeling of sadness about having done something wrong ✓
- in denial
  
  ⇔
  
  refusing to admit or acknowledge something ✓
- arbitrary
  
  ⇔
  
  random acts, not based on a plan, often unfair ✓
Which of the boys is most willing to accept the reality that they have killed Simon in 'Lord of the Flies'?
- Ralph ✓
- Piggy
- Jack
- Robert
In 'Lord of the Flies', Jack seems able to admit there was a killing. Who does he say they killed?
- Simon in disguise
- the parachutist in disguise
- the beast in disguise ✓
- the plane's pilot in disguise
In 'Lord of the Flies', the boys employ a euphemism (a milder word) to refer to the frenzy in which they killed Simon. What is the euphemism?
- hunt
- dance ✓
- murder
- killing
- party
Which of the following are examples of Jack's power in 'Lord of the Flies'?
- He was the head chorister. ✓
- He can hunt for meat. ✓
- He administers power fairly.
- The boys admire him because he is kind.
- He steals Piggy's classes. ✓
When reflecting on a discussion, which of the following should we consider?
- the strength of the arguments ✓
- how much you said
- the quality of the textual evidence used ✓
- how little you said

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Ralph, Piggy, Sam and Eric want to deny the role that they played in Simon's murder.
Jack blames the beast for Simon's death, absolving himself of any responsibility.
Jack's tribe attack Ralph's as they sleep, stealing Piggy's glasses.
Jack rules his camp through fear and appealing to the violent animalistic side of the boys’ characters.
At the end of Chapter 10, Jack feels he is the true chief.

Students may think the boys all feel the same about the killing of Simon.

Focus on words used: Some talk about "murder," some call the killing an "accident" or pretend that they left "early".

Guilt - the fact of having done something wrong
Remorse - a feeling of sadness and being sorry for something you have done
Denial - an unwillingness to accept that something unpleasant or criminal is true
Severity - the quality of being very serious
Arbitrary - unfair, based on chance rather than a clear plan