1. What does Simon predict as he talks to ralph and how does ralph react? 2. describe the hunt which takes place in this chapter. 3. how does ralph react to the first hunt in which he participates?

1. Simon predicts Ralph will get home okay. Ralph jokes, "got a ship in your pocket?"

2. Ralph is in on the hunt and they are all excited with the violence, blood...

3. Ralph is happy to be included for once and feels the rush of killing something.