| Question | Answer |
| Why don’t Sam, Eric,Ralph and Piggy openly admit that they helped kill Simon? | If they admit it, they would have to concede that they are savages and no better than the rest of the hunters
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Why do they excuse their actions by saying it was dark? | They rationalize their involvement in the dance to make an excuse for their participation in the killing
| How does Jack excuse the death of Simon? | He says that Simon was dressed in disguise as the beast himself.
| What is the significance of Jack punishing Wilfred? | Symbolizes a shift into a totalitarian regime - rule by coercion and force (fear)
| Why does Jack raid Ralph's camp? | He wants to steal the fire
| If Jack didn't come for the conch - what did he come for? | He came to beat up the boys - reinforce his power and instill fear in the boys
| What is the significance of Piggy's dangling glasses at the end of Jack's spear? | Science and rational thinking has been destroyed by savagery
| What were the two purposes of the fire? | Signal and comfort
| Why does Golding use Chief instead of Jack's name in Chapter 10? | To signify a change in identity - he is consumed with his role as leader and there is nothing left of his old persona |
