chapter 7 LOTF | Baamboozle - Baamboozle | The Most Fun Classroom Games!

English 16 Public

review of chapter 7

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What does Simon tell Ralph at the beginning of the chapter?

He will get rescued

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Jack says, "We'll need meat - even if we're hunting the other thing [the beast]." What does this show about his character?

He cannot prioritize the safety of the group/he is becoming more obsessed...

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When Jack spears the boar, the book says, "He felt the need of witnesses," Why is this?

prove he is tough...like Jack/gain respect

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How does Jack draw attention away from Ralph after Ralph spears the boar?

Jack shows his injured arm to the group.

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What weird ritual do they perform in this chapter (with Robert as the "star")?

They act out the killing of a pig.

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What does Simon do that shows his quiet bravery in this chapter?

He goes in the darkness -- alone -- to check on Piggy.

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What does Jack report after going to the top of the mountain?

He saw a thing ... a bulge.

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What figurative language is used in this quote: "It gave the night a dentist chair unreality."

metaphor

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What does blunder mean?

make a mistake

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What does decorum mean?

using proper manners, demonstrating good manners

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What has happened to the fire and why is this important?

The fire has gone out and now they can't go near it again because of the figure that is sitting there.

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Define bristle

Hair stands up/usually in anger or fear

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What is the symbolic meaning of the chapter title - Shadows and Tall Trees

The darkness/fear they are experiencing as they enter further into the forest/jungle.

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What question does Ralph ask Jack?

Why do you hate me?

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What do Sam and Eric (Samneric) offer to do instead of climb the mountain?

Go tell Piggy what is going on.

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Metaphor: The pig run was a dark tunnel. Restate it as a simile.

The pig run was like a dark tunnel.

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