D)Conrad is saying that some people are just cynical about the world.
Shrill because the noun of it is a shrill sound or cry
A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3 (I think) Hope I helped!
Answer:
Enraged at the groups reckless disorganization, Piggy tells thim furiously that one of the littlest boys .
-the same boy who told them about the snake-beast
-was playing over by the fire and now is missing.
The boys are crestfallen and shocked, and Ralph is struck with shame. They pretend that nothing has happened
