"You got to go, Ralph. You go away now—'
He wagged his spear and essayed fierceness.
"You shove off. See?
"I came to see you two."
Sam shifted uneasily.
"Honest, Ralph you would better go."
They bent to him and lowered their voices. when Ralph spoke again his voice was low, and seemed breathless.
"What have I done? I like him- and I wanted us to be rescued-
Eric shook his head earnestly.
"Listen, Ralph. Never mind what's sense. That's gone-"
"They hate you Ralph, They are going to hunt you tomorrow."
" But why?"
"I don't know we are going to spread out in a line across the island- -we are going forward from this and until we find you."
"But I have done nothing, "whispered Ralph, urgently." I only wanted to keep up a fire!" He paused for a moment, thinking miserably of the morrow.
"When they find me, what are they going to do?"
The twins were silent.
"What are they-Oh God! I am hungry "
The twins answered his question indirectly.
"You got to go now, Ralph. Keep away as far as you can."
"Don't you come with me? Three of us-we would stand a chance."
After a moment's silence Sam spoke in a strangled voice.
"You don't know Roger. He's a terror."
Both the boys froze. Someone was climbing towards them from the tribe.
"He's coming to see if we're keeping watch. Quick, Ralph!"
"I'll lie up close; in that thicket down there. "he whispered, "so keep them away from
it. They'll never think to look so close-"
The footsteps were still some distance away.
"Here! "said Sam suddenly, "take this-"
Question 1: How do Sam and Eric react to Ralph's presence, and what warning do they give him?
Answer: Sam and Eric urge Ralph to leave, warning him that the tribe hates him and plans to hunt him down the next day.
Question 2: What reason does Ralph give for his confusion and distress, and what does he fear about the tribe's intentions?
Answer: Ralph expresses his confusion and distress, stating that he liked Jack and only wanted to be rescued. He fears the tribe's violent intentions towards him despite his innocence.
Question 3: What plan does the tribe reveal to Ralph through Sam, and how does Ralph react to the news?
Answer: The tribe plans to spread out across the island and hunt Ralph. Ralph reacts with disbelief and desperation, questioning why they would want to harm him when all he wanted was to maintain a signal fire.
Question 4: What concern does Ralph express about the tribe's intentions, and how do the twins respond?
Answer: Ralph urgently asks what the tribe will do to him when they find him. The twins, unable to directly answer, insist that Ralph must leave immediately to avoid their wrath.
Question 5: What proposal does Ralph make to the twins, and how do they react?
Answer: Ralph suggests that the three of them stick together to stand a chance against the tribe. The twins reject the idea, warning Ralph about Roger's terrifying nature.
Question 6: How do Sam and Eric assist Ralph before he leaves, and why do they do so?
Answer: Sam gives Ralph something, likely a useful item, and they advise him to hide in a thicket to evade the tribe's search. They do so to help Ralph escape and protect him from the tribe's hostility.
