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Lord of the Flies

William Golding

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Summary
- Summary & Analysis
- Chapter 1
- Chapter 2
- Chapter 3
- Chapter 4
- Chapter 5
- Chapter 6
- Chapter 7
- Chapter 8
- Chapter 9
- Chapter 10
- Chapter 11
- Chapter 12
Characters
- Character List
- Ralph
- Jack
- Simon
- Piggy
- Roger
- Sam and Eric
Main Ideas
Quotes
- Important Quotes Explained
- Quotes by Section
- Chapter 1
- Chapter 2
- Chapter 3
- Chapter 4
- Chapter 5
- Chapter 6
- Chapter 7
- Chapter 8
- Chapter 9
- Chapter 10
- Chapter 11
- Chapter 12
- Quotes by Character
- Ralph
- Jack
- Piggy
- Simon
- Roger
- Quotes By Setting
- The Island
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Chapter 5 Quiz

Further Study Chapter 5 Quiz

1 of 5
What does Ralph think about his hair?

He likes how free it is.
He's annoyed it's gotten long and mangy and hangs in his eyes.
He doesn't think about his hair.
It reminds him of his mom.

2 of 5
Why does Ralph call a meeting late in the evening?

To hold a new vote for leader
To step down as leader
To give a pep talk
To express his frustration that nothing is getting done

3 of 5
What are the littluns terrified of and having nightmares about?

A beast or monster on the island
Jack and Ralph fighting
The possibility of not being rescued
The signal fire going out

4 of 5
Where does Percival say the beast comes from at night?

From the sky
From the sea
From the forest
From inside them

5 of 5
What happens to the group at the end of the meeting?

Ralph says he's done being leader.
Jack runs off with most of the older boys.
The beast attacks them.
Piggy starts blowing the conch shell.

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