Lord of the Flies | Chapter 2: Fire on the Mountain

Question

What is the outcome of the boys' first attempt to maintain the fire?(1 point)
Responses

It is well-maintained
It is well-maintained
It burns out of control
It burns out of control
It goes out quickly
It goes out quickly
It attracts a ship

Answer 1

In Chapter 2 of "Lord of the Flies," the boys' first attempt to maintain the fire ultimately results in it burning out of control. Therefore, the correct response is:

• It burns out of control.

Answer 2

7. What does Piggy criticize the boys for after the fire gets out of control?(1 point)
Responses

Not listening to him
Not listening to him
Not finding food
Not finding food
Not building shelters
Not building shelters
Not keeping track of everyone

Answer 3

After the fire gets out of control, Piggy criticizes the boys for not listening to him. Therefore, the correct response is:

• Not listening to him.

Answer 4

6. Which character is most concerned about the littluns' safety?(1 point)
Responses

Simon
Simon
Jack
Jack
Ralph
Ralph
Piggy

Answer 5

The character most concerned about the littluns' safety is Ralph. Therefore, the correct response is:

• Ralph.

Answer 6

5. What does the fire symbolize in this chapter?(1 point)
Responses

Hope and rescue
Hope and rescue
Friendship and unity
Friendship and unity
Fear and danger
Fear and danger
Destruction and chaos

Answer 7

In Chapter 2 of "Lord of the Flies," the fire symbolizes hope and rescue. Therefore, the correct response is:

• Hope and rescue.

Answer 8

4. How do the boys react to the idea of having rules and a leader?(1 point)
Responses

They are enthusiastic
They are enthusiastic
They are confused
They are confused
They are uninterested
They are uninterested
They are rebellious

Answer 9

The boys generally react to the idea of having rules and a leader with enthusiasm, especially at the beginning of the story when Ralph is elected as leader. Therefore, the correct response is:

• They are enthusiastic.