Question

1. When Ralph, Jack, and Roger are searching for the Beast on the mountain, Ralph realizes that they are foolish to climb the mountain in the dark with only sharpened sticks to protect themselves. Jack responds by saying, "If you don't want to go on, I'll go up by myself." How is this statement a challenge to Ralph?

Answer 1

This is a challenge to Ralph because he is implying that Ralph is scared or weak and that Jack is not afraid to go with just sharpened sticks to protect themselves. 

Answer 2

Jack is questioning Ralph's authority. When they go up, Ralph tells them it is not a good idea, and Jack is basically saying that Ralph's judgment is stupid by saying what he said to Ralph. hope this helps!