Question
The group of boys had been eagerly gathering dry leaves and branches to build a signal fire. Ralph, determined to be rescued, emphasized the importance of keeping the fire going. "We must make smoke on top of the mountain. We must make a fire," he said.
Jack seized the opportunity and volunteered his hunters to tend to the fire. The boys worked together, but in their excitement and inexperience, the fire quickly grew out of control. Flames leaped up, devouring the dry forest. The boys stood back, frightened by the inferno they had unleashed.
Piggy, who had been cautious and hesitant from the start, scolded the group. "You got your small fire all right," he said, "but what about the little ones? What about the boys who might still be in the forest?"
A tense silence followed as they realized the possible consequences of their actions. The excitement that had filled the air moments before was replaced by a heavy sense of dread.
How does the setting of the mountain contribute to the development of the plot in this excerpt?
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8 points
a) It represents safety and comfort.
b) It is an isolated location where mistakes have serious consequences.
c) It is a place where the boys feel secure and happy.
d) It distracts the boys from their goal of rescue.
Jack seized the opportunity and volunteered his hunters to tend to the fire. The boys worked together, but in their excitement and inexperience, the fire quickly grew out of control. Flames leaped up, devouring the dry forest. The boys stood back, frightened by the inferno they had unleashed.
Piggy, who had been cautious and hesitant from the start, scolded the group. "You got your small fire all right," he said, "but what about the little ones? What about the boys who might still be in the forest?"
A tense silence followed as they realized the possible consequences of their actions. The excitement that had filled the air moments before was replaced by a heavy sense of dread.
How does the setting of the mountain contribute to the development of the plot in this excerpt?
*
8 points
a) It represents safety and comfort.
b) It is an isolated location where mistakes have serious consequences.
c) It is a place where the boys feel secure and happy.
d) It distracts the boys from their goal of rescue.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct answer is:
**b) It is an isolated location where mistakes have serious consequences.**
The setting of the mountain contributes to the plot by highlighting the isolation of the boys and the severity of their actions. The fire, intended as a signal for rescue, quickly grows out of control, leading to potential dangers for both the environment and the possibility of other boys being lost in the forest. This isolation amplifies the weight of their mistakes, emphasizing the criticality of their situation.
**b) It is an isolated location where mistakes have serious consequences.**
The setting of the mountain contributes to the plot by highlighting the isolation of the boys and the severity of their actions. The fire, intended as a signal for rescue, quickly grows out of control, leading to potential dangers for both the environment and the possibility of other boys being lost in the forest. This isolation amplifies the weight of their mistakes, emphasizing the criticality of their situation.