Chapter
What do Sam and Eric mistake the "Beast" for?
A dead parachutist...
Where do the boys go to look for the beast and what is this place called?
A rocky outcrop called Castle Rock
How does Jack want to deal with the beast?
He wants to hunt the beast down and kill it
What discovery do they make at the ledge?
They think it would be a great place for a fort
What do Ralph and Simon carry back to the shelter before they go to sleep?
Dead wood for the signal fire
Where does the dead parachutist come from?
Why don't any of the boys notice the event in the sky?
Sam and Eric were supposed to be on watch but fell asleep and all of the rest of the boys were asleep
Who leads the search for the beast?
How does the group dynamic change in this chapter?
The group becomes more divided because of the search for the beast
How has the importance of the conch changed?
It has lost power and control for keeping things in order
Why does Ralph not want to blow the conch?
He doesn't want to alert the beast
How does Jack react to Ralph's leadership?
Jack gets very frustrated and starts challenging Ralph for his own power and control
What happens to Jack and Ralph while they are in the cave?
They have a short moment of connection and start to work together
What does Castle Rock symbolize?
It symbolizes their descent into savagery and a change in power dynamics
What does Ralph say is the most important thing to do for the boys?
Ralph says keeping the signal fire is the most important thing to do for their rescue