Read the excerpt from Lord of the Flies. “Ralph! Stop laughing like that. Look, there ain’t no need, Ralph! What’s the others going to think?”

At last Ralph stopped. He was shivering.

"Piggy."

"Uh?"

"That was Simon."

"You said that before."

"Piggy."

"Uh?"

"That was murder."

"You stop it!" said Piggy, shrilly. "What good’re you doing talking like that?”

Question 1
Part A

What decision do Ralph and Piggy make in the excerpt?

They agree to pretend that they were not part of the incident.

They agree to pretend that Simon has simply run off.

They decide to tell Jack that he must stop hunting the island's pigs.

They decide to blame Simon for pretending to be the beast.
Question 2
Part B

How does the decision in Part A affect the way readers view Ralph and Piggy?

It indicates to readers that Ralph and Piggy are not responsible for Simon's death.

It shows readers that Ralph and Piggy are exactly like Jack.

It demonstrates to readers that Ralph and Piggy are admirable figures.

It makes it clear to readers how deeply ashamed of their actions they are.