45. At the close of the fifth chapter, Ralph cries out in desperation for a sign
from the outside, adult world. In fact, in the following chapter the boys do
receive a kind of message from that world, namely that
A. their failure to respect nature will result in their own destruction.
B. the boys should subdue their environment and conquer their own fears.
C. the adult world is dissolving into anarchy and chaos through chauvinism.
D. if they don't use the fire carefully and respect each other, they will destroy
themselves through unrestrained violence.