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Lord of the Flies Quiz
By Bre Pelletier
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Question 1
1.
What does the conch shell symbolize throughout the novel?
the boys’ connection to civilization and order
the boys’ fear of the beast
the island’s natural beauty
Ralph’s leadership skills
Question 2
2.
Who is the "Lord of the Flies," and what does it symbolize?
The naval officer, symbolizing rescue
Simon, symbolizing innocence
Piggy’s glasses, symbolizing intelligence
The pig’s head on a stick, symbolizing evil and savagery
Question 3
3.
Why do the boys paint their faces with clay and charcoal?
to protect themselves from the sun
to scare away wild animals
to hide their identities and embrace savagery
to show respect for the conch
Question 4
4.
Which of the following best represents the theme of civilization vs. savagery in
Lord of the Flies
?
The boys’ enjoyment of swimming in the lagoon
The conflict between Ralph and Jack, with Ralph representing order and rules, and Jack embracing violence and chaos
The presence of the dead parachutist on the mountain
The island’s tropical setting and natural beauty
Question 5
5.
What does
Lord of the Flies
suggest about the nature of evil?
Evil is caused only by supernatural forces, like the Beast on the island
Evil is present only in certain people, like Jack and Roger
Evil can be completely eliminated through strict rules and punishments
Evil is an inherent part of human nature that can emerge when societal rules are removed
Question 6
6.
What is the significance of Piggy’s glasses?
they symbolize knowledge, rationality, and the power to make fire
they are a symbol of the boys’ fear
they represent Jack’s leadership
they symbolize the island’s isolation
Question 7
7.
What event marks the boys’ final loss of innocence?
the discovery of the conch
the brutal murder of Simon and later Piggy
the building of the first fire
the arrival of the naval officer
Question 8
8.
Which event in
Lord of the Flies
best represents the theme of loss of innocence?
The boys’ excitement at exploring the island for the first time
Building shelters together on the beach
The boys’ involvement in Simon’s brutal death during the frenzied dance
Finding the conch shell and using it to call meetings