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“Roger gathered a handful of stones and began to throw them. Yet there was a space round Henry, perhaps six yards in diameter, into which he dare not throw. Here, invisible yet strong, was the taboo of the old life. Round the squatting child was the protection of parents and school and policemen and the law.” Explain the significance of this quote. 

What happens to the littlun with the birthmark at the end of the second chapter?

How is Piggy responsible for blowing the conch?

Why doesn’t Jack kill the first pig he comes across, when he has the chance?

A navy officer rescues the boys.

The Lord of the Flies says “Fancy thinking the beast was something you could hunt and kill!  You knew, didn’t you? I’m part of you?”  Explain the significance of this quote. 

Ralph feels nervous and anxious when he realizes there are no grownups on the island.

Which one of the following species is a potential polydentate ligand (chelating agent)?

What is the name of this compound? CH3- CH2- CH2- CH2- CH2- CH2- CH3 

Which of the following is not a chelating agent?