Part A What decision is prompted by the discovery of the droppings?

A. to blow the conch and call a meeting
B. to immediately begin a hunt for pigs
C. to put Ralph in charge of hunting
D. to put Roger in charge of hunting

Part B

What is the effect of the decision in Part A on Ralph's attitude toward Jack?

A. He worries that the boys will refuse to let Jack kill the island's pigs.
B. He feels confident in Jack's ability to provide meat for them all.
C. He begins to suspect that Jack might be violent and dangerous.
D. He is grateful that Jack has finally decided to accept him as chief.

B. to immediately begin a hunt for pigs.

Explanation:

B. He feels confident in Jack's ability to provide meat for them all.

to not go near anything hot

the price of our current war is high; it costs money and it costs lives.

but it does not cost our pride. it does not cost the guilt that would arise from knowing that we did nothing to intervene while our neighboring nations fell to despotic leaders.

it does not cost the terror of knowing that our allies are unstable. it does not cost the fear that we, too, will be next to fall.

which sentence most accurately explains why the speaker's use of the parallel structure is effective in this passage?

a. it underscores that disagreement will not be tolerated and will be dealt with swiftly.

b. it makes the speaker seem like a decisive and capable leader.

c. it emphasizes reasons to fight and inspires listeners to aid the war effort.

d. it establishes the speaker's credibility by acknowledging the difficulties of war.