Question

jack merridews repeated mentioning of hunting in chapter 2 mainly suggests that he ______. a. is afraid of snakes b. is especially eager to hunt and kill c. disagrees with ralph on some important issues d. refuses to eat meat

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: The question is about Jack's repeated mention of hunting, not fear of snakes. Eliminate A.
• Option B: Repeatedly mentioning hunting implies a strong eagerness to hunt and kill, which fits Jack's character in "Lord of the Flies" as he is obsessed with hunting.
• Option C: The repeated hunting mentions don't directly relate to disagreeing with Ralph on important issues (their disagreements are more about leadership and civilization vs. savagery, not just from hunting mentions). Eliminate C.
• Option D: Jack is eager to hunt, so he wouldn't refuse to eat meat. Eliminate D.

Answer:

B. is especially eager to hunt and kill