Lord of the Flies Chapter 10 Multiple-Choice Worksheet & Answer Key (Grades 9–10, English/Literature)

Instructions

Read each question carefully and circle the letter of the best answer. Each question is based on the events and character developments in Chapter 10, "The Shell and the Glasses," of Lord of the Flies.

1. How do Ralph and Piggy rationalize their involvement in Simon's death?
   1. They blame Samneric for starting the ritual dance.
   2. They convince themselves they left early and were on the outside of the circle.
   3. They proudly claim they fought and killed the beast.
   4. They agree to never speak of the event again.


2. At Castle Rock, what does Jack do that demonstrates his tyrannical control over the tribe?
   1. He destroys the conch himself.
   2. He creates a new chant to worship the beast.
   3. He has Wilfred tied up and beaten for no specified reason.
   4. He banishes anyone who questions his authority.


3. How does Jack convince his tribe that they have not committed murder?
   1. He insists that Simon was the beast in disguise and that the beast cannot be killed.
   2. He claims that Simon was a traitor working against the tribe.
   3. He tells them it was too dark to see and was simply an accident.
   4. He blames Ralph's group for chasing Simon into their camp.


4. At the beginning of the chapter, Ralph's small group consists of himself, Piggy, and who else?
   1. Roger and Maurice
   2. All of the littluns
   3. Only the choirboys who disliked Jack
   4. Samneric and a few littluns


5. What is the true purpose of Jack's raid on Ralph's camp?
   1. To steal the conch and assert his leadership.
   2. To capture Ralph and force him to join the hunters.
   3. To steal Piggy's glasses to make fire.
   4. To destroy the shelters and leave Ralph's group with nothing.


6. During the fight in the shelter, what does Ralph's group initially believe the attackers want?
   1. Their supply of fruit.
   2. The conch shell.
   3. The signal fire.
   4. Their sharpened spears.


7. The theft of Piggy's glasses is symbolically significant because it represents the complete loss of what?
   1. Physical strength and hunting ability.
   2. The rules and laws of their old life.
   3. Hope, rescue, and the power of intellect.
   4. Friendship and loyalty among the boys.

Answer Key

1. b) They convince themselves they left early and were on the outside of the circle.
2. c) He has Wilfred tied up and beaten for no specified reason.
3. a) He insists that Simon was the beast in disguise and that the beast cannot be killed.
4. d) Samneric and a few littluns
5. c) To steal Piggy's glasses to make fire.
6. b) The conch shell.
7. c) Hope, rescue, and the power of intellect.