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- 1. Drag and Drop
Which object represents logic and reason? (a)
the conchthe specsthe signal firethe face paint - 2. Multiple Choice
Which object best represents hope to be rescued?
the signal fire
the conch
the specs
the beastie
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhich character represents all that is good?RogerMauriceSimonPiggy
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhich character enjoys seeing others in pain and discomfort?JackRogerMauriceSam
- 5. Multiple Choice
Who breaks Piggy's specs and punches him?
Roger
Maurice
Percival
Jack
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhose job is it to keep the signal fire going?the littlunsSamnericthe huntersPiggy
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhat was Jack doing when the ship went by and the signal fire went out?swimmingpainting his facekilling his first pigyelling at Piggy
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWho was throwing stones at a littlun?SimonJackMauriceRoger
- 9. Multiple ChoiceTrue or False: Jack never apologizes for breaking Piggy's specs.TrueFalse
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhen is Jack able to finally kill a pig?When he covers his face with paintWhen he sharpens a stick at both endsWhen he rigs traps within the jungleWhen he uses Piggy's specs to start a fire to smoke the pigs out of hiding
- 11. Multiple Choice
Which object best symbolizes rules and authority?
the face paint
spears
the conch
the specs
- 12. Multiple Choice
What do the boys mistake for the "beast"?
a dead parachutist
a bear
the dead pilot
a scary tree
- 13. Multiple Choice
Who does the Lord of the Flies speak to?
Jack
Roger
Simon
Ralph
- 14. Multiple Choice
What object shatters when Piggy dies?
a spear
the conch
the Lord of the Flies
a radio
- 15. Multiple Choice
Who kills Piggy?
Jack
Roger
Ralph
everyone
- 16. Multiple Choice
Who kills Simon?
Jack and Roger
just the hunters
Ralph, Jack and Roger
everyone
- 17. Multiple Choice
True or False: The Lord of the Flies / the beast is the evil within us all.
true
false
- 18. Multiple Choice
Who has a knife?
Roger
Simon
Maurice
Jack
- 19. Multiple Choice
Who told Ralph that Roger sharpened a stick at both ends?
Simon
Jack
Piggy
Samneric
- 20. Multiple Choice
What does Jack's tribe steal?
Shelter
Piggy's specs
clothes
fruit
- 21. Multiple Choice
Whose father was in the navy?
Jack
Ralph
Roger
Simon
- 22. Multiple Choice
Who is the leader of the choirboys?
Jack
Ralph
Simon
Piggy
- 23. Multiple Choice
True or False: Jack tries to have another vote for chief but no one votes for him.
True
False
- 24. Multiple Choice
Who said that they are not going to "play" any longer?
Ralph
Roger
Jack
Lord of the Flies
- 25. Multiple ChoiceRalph thinking his daddy will save him is a sign of Ralph's:confidenceimmaturityprideresentment
- 26. Multiple ChoiceThis character faints and Jack Merridew tells the other choir members to ignore him.SimonHenryMauricePiggy
- 27. Multiple ChoiceThis character tells Ralph how to use the conch to make a sound that will call the other childrenPiggyJackSimonMaurice
- 28. Multiple ChoiceWhy doesn't Jack kill a pig in chapter one?He doesn't actually find oneHe mistook Piggy for an actual pigHe is afraid of the reality of actually killing a living thingHe isn't a skilled enough hunter
- 29. Multiple ChoiceWho says: "We'll have rules!..."Lots of rules! Then when anyone breaks 'em - "RalphPiggyJackSimon
- 30. Multiple ChoiceWho says this: "There's another thing. we can help them to find us. If a ship comes near the island they may not notice us. So we must make smoke on top of the mountain. We must make a fire."PiggySimonJackRalph
- 31. Multiple ChoiceThe conch serves primarily as a symbol of:prideorderunderstandingheresy
- 32. Multiple ChoiceWhat are the two ironic aspects of the final scene on the beach?The soldier is Ralph's dad and he knew Piggy's auntieThe Royal Navy was responsible for their crash and Ralph was never supposed to be on the planePiggy had set the fire that spread so the soldiers saw a signal from one of the boys who was murderedThe fire that saved them was set to hunt Ralph and the officers were engaged in the same violent activity as the boys on the island
- 33. Multiple ChoiceHe is elected leader of the group on the island.RalphJackSimonPiggy
- 34. Multiple ChoiceEven though he thinks building huts should be the number one priority, he gets a thrill when he hits a boar with a spear.RogerJackRalphRick
- 35. Multiple ChoiceThis character most likely dies in the fire at the beginning of the book.PiggyBoy w the Mulberry BirthmarkPilotThe Beast
- 36. Multiple ChoiceThe object represents intelligence and seeing clearly.GlassesConchScarBinoculars
- 37. Multiple ChoiceThis character symbolizes order and civilization.JackSimonPiggyCaptain
- 38. Multiple ChoiceThis symbol is destroyed to demonstrate the theme that without society and rules, man will return to his savage roots.CaptainGlassesConchRonald McDonald
- 39. Multiple Choice
Simon solidifies this main theme about human nature when speaking to the Lord of the Flies
The beast is part of us
Pigs are ugly
Humans need each other
Humans are inherently innocent
- 40. Multiple ChoiceThe killing of this character shows that people are more likely to do bad things when in a group because they get caught up in the excitement or feel the security of acting in a group.Mulberry Mark BoySimonRalphPiggy
- 41. Multiple ChoiceThe reason the boys are on the islandPlane CrashBoat CrashBorn ThereWhat Island?
- 42. Multiple ChoiceThe “beast” on top of the mountain is actually this.PilotBoarGorillaParachutist
- 43. Multiple ChoiceThis is Jack’s reaction when he isn’t elected leader for the second time.Leaves to form his own tribeCriesIs mad, but okay w decisionDemands a revote
- 44. Multiple ChoiceRalph is upset after Jack and the hunters kill their first pig because of this reason.The pig was a babyThey let the signal fire go outThey didn't help w the building of the hutsThey got blood on Ralph's Jordans
- 45. Multiple Choice“What if, what if the beast is really us?SimonRalphPiggyJack
- 46. Multiple Choice“We saw your smoke. What have you been doing? Having a war or something?”PiggyRogerCaptainRalph
- 47. Multiple Choice
The author of the Lord of the Flies.
William Golding
Bob Silver
William Shakespeare
John Golding
- 48. Multiple ChoiceWho is captured and forced to become part of Jack's group?RogerSimonSamnericMuarice
- 49. Multiple Choice
Who are the hunters and what is their job?
the littluns; looking for ships and planes
Sam n' Eric; killing dangerous animals
The choirboys; maintaining the fire
Simon, Piggy, Ralph; governing the boys
- 50. Multiple ChoiceWhy do Ralph and Jack decide to go find the beast?They want to prove they are really good friendsThey know killing it will provide food for a long timeThey think the others are silly and want to show there is no beastThey know they must face the beast if they are to have any hopes of being free from their fears
- 51. Multiple ChoiceHow and why do the boys make fire?They do it for protection from wild animals. One boy had a pack of matches which they use.The fire was started by lightning. The boys kept it burningIt was a rescue signal. They use Piggy's glasses as a "burning glass."They start it to cook the pigs they kill.
- 52. Multiple ChoiceWhat tool do the boys use to make fire?flint and steelRalph's tinderboxPiggy's glassesmatches from the airplane
- 53. Multiple ChoiceChapter 1
Who are the first characters we encounter?Ralph & JackPiggy & jackRalph& PiggySimon & Piggy - 54. Multiple ChoiceChapter 1
How did the boys arrive on the island?A shipwreckA plane crashA raftA cruise ship - 55. Multiple ChoiceChapter 1
The book begins immediately with humans creating a scar on the island. What does the scar possibly foreshadow?future destructiongood things to comea rescue ship's arrivalsafty and fortune - 56. Multiple ChoiceChapter 1
What do the boys use to find each other?a signal firethe mountaina megaphonea conch shell - 57. Multiple ChoiceChapter 1
Piggy thought up a way to gather the boys together. What can we infer about Piggy by this action?He is creativeHe is smarthe doesn't let bullying impact himsmart and creative - 58. Multiple ChoiceChapter 1
To comfort Jack after he loses the vote to become leader, what does Ralph give to Jackthem fruitthe conchcontrol of the huntersthe megaphone - 59. Multiple ChoiceChapter 1
The boys find a piglet stuck in the vines. What stops Jack from killing the piglet?lack of weaponhe listens to his conscienceRalph stops himthe piglet runs away - 60. Multiple ChoiceChapter 2
What is an important rule that Ralph creates?all food must be split evenlytreat everyone with respectthe flare gun cannot be used for huntingthe one who holds the conch can speak - 61. Multiple Choice
Chapter 2
How does Jack react to the thought of lots of rules being created?
he hates the idea
he is excited about punishing the rule breakers
he wants to create a jail for the rule breakers
he assigns Piggy as sheriff of the island
- 62. Multiple ChoiceChapter 2
What character trait is revealed about Jack when he comments on the thought of rules?he is kind-heartedhe is civilizedhe is malicioushe is somber - 63. Multiple ChoiceChapter 2
What does the little boy with the birth mark say he saw in the jungle?a pigleta beastSimon being weirdthe pilot of the plane - 64. Multiple ChoiceChapter 2
"Piggy's voice rose to a shriek of terror as Jack snatched the glasses off of his face" What does this say about Jack?he is impulsivehe is blindhe is meanimpulsive and mean - 65. Multiple ChoiceChapter 2
What happens while the boys argue over keeping a signal fire going?fire spreads to a bunch of treesa search plane appears overheadPiggy fights the beastie off with the conchPiggy gets the rumbly tummies from "them fruit" - 66. Multiple Choice
Chapter 2
When some of the littleuns go missing, including birthmark boy, they do nothing. They act as if nothing happened. What can we infer about the group?
they do not know how to act under pressure
they find it easier to ignore the truth rather than to deal with it
their inaction may foreshadow future inaction
all of the above
- 67. Multiple ChoiceChapter 3
What is Jack intent on doing?build a raftsteal the conchkill a pigget his screen play published - 68. Multiple ChoiceChapter 3
Early in the chapter, why is Ralph frustrated with the boys?they focus too much on huntingthey brought spinners on the island and it keeps them distractedthey keep stealing each other's foodthey are not helping to build huts - 69. Multiple ChoiceChapter 3
Why can't the littleuns sleep well at night?they are afraid of the beastiethey are afraid of JackPiggy's snoring keeps them upred bull and mountain dew - 70. Multiple ChoiceChapter 3
What does the rising tension between Jack and Ralph suggest? What does it possibly foreshadow?the death of the beastiea struggle for powerthe death of a pigfuture romance - 71. Multiple ChoiceChapter 3
What does Jack think they can do to help them catch a pig?practice hunting on a littleunuse Piggy to speak their languagepainting their faceslure a pig into charging at them - 72. Multiple ChoiceChapter 3
Simon looks after the littleuns. He also likes to spend time alone in the jungle. What can we infer about Simon?he is at peace and kindhe is nurturing but darkhe is socialhe ate "them fruit" too - 73. Multiple ChoiceChapter 4
The littleuns spend much time...hunting with jacklooking up dank memesplaying and eating fruitbuilding an escape raft - 74. Multiple ChoiceChapter 4
What can the destruction of the littleun's sandcastles at the hands of the older boys suggest?the sandcastle symbolizes a home; thus symbolizing future distruction of their island homesthe increasing destruction of the big kids' moralityfuture destruction of the beastiemore than one answer is true - 75. Multiple ChoiceChapter 4
Roger throws rocks toward Henry. What causes him from actually hitting him?the little morality he has leftPiggy threatens him to stopRalph protects the littleunHe is killed by the beastie - 76. Multiple ChoiceChapter 4
A boat passes off shore, but the fire has died...why?those in charge of watching the fire fell asleepthey ran out of firewoodthey left to go huntingthey were taken by the beast - 77. Multiple ChoiceChapter 4
Why does Jack smack Piggy in the face?Piggy reprimands Jack for being irresponsibleJack does not have a reason for doing itPiggy made fun of the huntersPiggy tells him he is lousy at hunting - 78. Multiple ChoiceChapter 4
Who shares his own helping of pig meat with Piggy?RalphRogerSimonSamneric - 79. Multiple ChoiceChapter 5
What is one of the rules Ralph reviews during the meeting?do not harm the beastthe raft can only be used for fishingthe signal fire must be kept burningthey need to share the coconuts and other fruit - 80. Multiple ChoiceChapter 5
At first. Jack says this about their fear of the beast.he has checked the island, there is no beastthe beast is a giant boar that was killedthe beast lies inside of manthe beast comes from the sea - 81. Multiple ChoiceChapter 5
Percival says the beast___________is a ghostcomes from the seais each one of usis Simon at night - 82. Multiple ChoiceChapter 5
What does Simon say about the beast?It comes from the skyIt comes from the seaIt is each one of usIt is a large dead sow - 83. Multiple ChoiceChapter 5
Ralph is ready to give up being chief when...the hunters go beast-huntingJack beats up Piggythe hunters threaten Ralph to step downJack throws the conch on the ground - 84. Multiple ChoiceChapter 5
How do Piggy and Simon react when Ralph grows uneasy about remaining chief?they agree with his reasoningthey urge him to remain chiefthey think they should join the huntersthey think Jack is rightful chief now - 85. Multiple ChoiceChapter 6
Who is tending to the signal fire when they see the beast?Piggy and RalphJack and the huntersSamnericSimon and the littleuns - 86. Multiple ChoiceChapter 6
What is the thing the the boys mistake for the beast?a large boarthe shadow of an odd palm treethe smoke from the firea dead parachutist - 87. Multiple ChoiceChapter 6
Who stays behind with the littleuns when the older boys go off to investigate the beast?PiggySimonRalphSamneric - 88. Multiple ChoiceChapter 6
Who are the two boys who go investigate the beast in the castle-rock formation?Piggy and SimonSamnericPiggy and RalphJack and Ralph - 89. Multiple ChoiceChapter 6
Ralph has to remind the boys that they need to keep the fire going. What are they focused on instead?playing and building a fortplaying and chasing a fake pigplaying hide and seekplaying tag - 90. Multiple ChoiceChapter 7
What did Simon mean by "You'll get back all right? Why did he not say we?he made a mistake while speakingif rescued, Simon will choose to stay behind with Jackthe author may be foreshadowing things to comeSimon does not intend on leaving if given the chance - 91. Multiple ChoiceChapter 7
What brings excitement to the boys... even Ralph?they find a radio transmitterthey chase a boarthey find a new lagoonthey see a ship - 92. Multiple ChoiceChapter 7
What happens to Robert?he finds a group of pigshe is attacked by the beastiehe is beaten up during the reenactmenthe joins Simon in the forest - 93. Multiple ChoiceChapter 7
What do the boys encounter while searching for the beast?the parachutistquicksandthe lord of the fliesan adult who survived the crash - 94. Multiple ChoiceChapter 8
Why does Jack storm off from the group of boys?the boys won't vote for him as new chiefthe beast spoke to him and nobody believes himthe boys take his glassesthey only focus on hunting - 95. Multiple ChoiceWhat does Jack represent?CivilizationSavageryCuriosityGoodness
- 96. Multiple ChoiceWhat does Simon represent?GoodnessDissentSavagoryOrder
- 97. Multiple ChoiceWhat does Ralph represent?GoodnessSavageryInnocenceOrder
- 98. Multiple ChoiceWhat happens as Jack becomes more and more of a savage?He starts to feel remorseHe forgets how to speak his native langaugeHe becomes better at controlling peoplehe loses his ability to control his group of boys
- 99. Multiple ChoiceWhat do Piggy's glasses represent?Order and stabilityA disabilityRational orderLoss of hope
- 100. Multiple ChoiceWhat does the novel suggest is man's natural state?Timid and DefensivenessAt peace with lifeSavage and CruelSensible and Ordered
- 101. Multiple ChoiceWhat can civilisation do about the instinct toward evil, according to the novel?Civilization us powerless to control our impulsesCivilization exacerbates our evil instinctsCivilization eradicates the impulse toward evilCivilization can control our savage impulses
- 102. Multiple ChoiceWhat serves as the measure of the boys' connection to civilisation?The bouldersJack's face paointThe Signla firePiggy's glasses
- 103. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the major symbol of order and civilizationHuntingThe beachThe ConchPiggy's glasses
- 104. Multiple ChoiceHow does the trip determine who gets to speak at the meetings?Whoever raises their handWhoever steps forward in the circleWhomeevr Ralph selects to speakWhomever is hold the conch
- 105. Multiple ChoiceRalph's Actions in the first few chapters of the novel demonstrate that he is most concerned about?Rescue and ShelterRescue and HuntingHunting and ShelterFood and Shelter
- 106. Multiple ChoiceWhat do the boys have that is the symbol of authority in the society they form?Conch ShellPiggy's GlassesSignal FireDead Parachuter
- 107. Multiple ChoiceWho are the hunters and what is their job?The littuns, looking for ships and planesSamneric, Killing Dangerous animalsThe choirboys, getting foodSimon, Piggy, and Ralph, governing the boys
- 108. Multiple ChoiceWhat does a littun think he has seen in the forest?Adult FootprintsA snake-thing that he calls a beastieA pack of wild dogsThe skeleton of a large animal
- 109. Multiple ChoiceHow and why do the boys make fire?They do it for protection from wild animals. One boy had matches on him.The fire was started by lightning. The boys keep it burning.The littuns were afraid of the dark. One of the older boys found fuel and carried it in a shell.It was a rescue signal. They use Piggy's glasses as a burning glass.
- 110. Multiple ChoiceWhen first realizing they are alone of the island, what is the general consensus of the boys?Many begin to panic and cry uncontrollablyThey are excited and delighted with the idea of having no adults with themThey are angry and resentful that the adults have abandoned them on the islandMost are sad and miss their parents immensely
- 111. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following was most likely not a factor in Ralph's election as chief?He was the one who summoned everyone with the conchHe was good lookingHe was one of the oldest and tallest boysHis father was a naval officer
- 112. Multiple ChoiceWhat does their first large fire that spread out of control come to foreshadow later in the story?The beast that Jack and Ralph witness on the mountaintopThe uncontrollable chaos that will eventually destroy the groups harmonyThe loss of hope of ever being rescuedThe final fire which leads to the boys being rescued by the Royal Navy
- 113. Multiple ChoiceThe original reports of a beast lurking on the island were based primarily onThe younger children's superstitions and fearsThe strange animal noises coming from the jungle at nightJack's wild stories of a monster that creeps around their shelters at nightThe dead pilot's parachute which was entangled at the top of the mountain
- 114. Multiple ChoiceWhich statement best represents the essential difference between Ralph and Jack's approach to dealing with the littun's initial fear of the beast?Ralph is amused by their fear but Jack thinks they are distracting the group from thinking of ways they can be rescuedJack uses humor to calm their fears and Ralph denies the beat's existence using logical, scientific analysis of the islandBoth boys make fun of the littuns and ridicule them for being immatureRalph continually denounces the existence of a beast while Jack promises to kill it
- 115. Multiple ChoiceWhen considering how the group can best survive their time on the island, what is the primary difference between Ralph and Jack's philosophies?Ralph wants to have fun and Jack is paranoidRalph is concerned with the future rescue while Jack is only focused on the present needsRalph is intent on living the ideal life yet Jack believes they must prepare for the futureRalph believes they should consolidate power but Jack wants to create the perfect society
- 116. Multiple ChoiceAfter being voted chief, what does Ralph's decision to defer control of the choir to Jack indicate about Ralph's personality?Ralph intends to be a stern ruler; who imposes his authority on the groupRalph is naive to think that Jack would be content with such a small portion of authorityRalph can be vindictive and his gesture to Jack only serves to embarrass himRalph is sensitive to Jack's embarrassment and attempts to enforce their bond.
- 117. Multiple ChoiceWhat does Simon's desire to seek a quiet place within the seclusion of the dense jungle infer about his personality?This thoughtful quality allows him to intimately connect with nature and remain objective during the "beast" crisis.He is weaker than the other boys and therefore they may take advantage of his timid natureThe other boys see Simon as wise and often seek his guidance when making critical decisionsThe group sees him as a threat to their otherwise harmonious group
- 118. Multiple ChoiceWhen throwing rocks at Henry, what does Roger's hesitation to directly hit the little boy infer about his internal conflict?Despite his desire to hit the child with the rocks, Roger has been conditioned by society's rules about what is right and what is wrong and cannot bring himself to cross that line.It is Roger's way of dealing with the stress and uncertainty of being stranded on a deserted island with no sign of rescuseRoger has quietly sought to be chief and when Ralph is voted to be their leader, Roger lashes out at the little boy, revealing his jealous natureRoger had been a school bully back in the civilized world and has found it difficult to control his antagonistic impulses since being stranded on the island.
- 119. Multiple ChoiceDespite Jack's insistence that his face paint is to give him an advantage when hunting, what psychological effect does the mask have on him?He has become afraid of his new image and is uncertain about his desire to killHe feels like a professional hunter and insists that the other boys respect his skills which provide meat for the groupIt frees him of any self conscious restraints, allowing him to give into his savage implusesHe believes he is much like Jesus Christ and has risen in his new image to protect the group from the evil of the beast
- 120. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the essential main point of Ralph and Jack's argument as Jack returns from his first successful hunting trip only to be told by Ralph that he let the fire go out just as a ship was passing?There needs to be two different groups of boys since they can't agree on any rulesJack was merely leading the choir boys on a hunt, which was within his authority since Ralph appointed him to be their leaderIt demonstrates the philosophical differences about what should be the group's priorityIt illustrates Jack's personal desire to show off his hunting skills and earn the respect of the group
- 121. Multiple ChoiceWhat underlying effect do the sunset and the consuming darkness of nightfall have on the boys?They view it as a time to cause mischiefIt enhances their fears and superstitionsThey use the cover of darkness to hunt the beastThey think of their families and home and yearn for a ship
- 122. Multiple ChoiceWhile holding the assemblies, what appears to be Ralph's limitations as leader?He is unable to get the boys together and have an organized discussionHis decisions have resulted in disastrous outcomes for the littunsHis inability to listen to the concerns of the other boysHis inability to instill a single focus or goal centered on their being rescued
- 123. Multiple ChoiceWhy is Jack's response to the threat of a beast more popular with the other boys than Ralph's reaction to the supposed danger?Ralph purposes to divide the boys so that some can maintain the fire on the mountain topJack relies on humor to distract the littunsJack promises to protect the group from the beast and confront it if it is seenRalph insists that the beat they think they are seeing is only a wild boar
- 124. Multiple ChoiceHow does Ralph and Jack's witnessing the creature firsthand atop the mountain alter the group's response to crisis?It gives credibility to their fears and they are forced to take action against any perceived threatThey are all now in agreement that the best strategy to continue to maintain a fire on the mountain top to ward off the beast’s attacks.There is now a total agreement that the only safe place for their group to live is within protected confines of the castle.The boys come to the realization that their superstitions and imagination have been responsible for their unwarranted fears.
- 125. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following statements is a direct result the boys’ idea to utilize the castle as their new fort?They have become desperate in their desire to be rescued so they have moved to a higher vantage point to better survey the surrounding ocean.The boys are resorting to their old childhood games of imagination. They are responding to their growing fear of the dark.They are abandoning the majority of the island to the beast and withdrawing to a protected corner.
- 126. Multiple ChoiceWhat does Ralph’s enjoyment and excitement in the hunt suggest about human nature?Hunting can be shameful and embarrassing if the hunter is not successful.It can make a person self conscience of their own involvement in the bloodshed.Hunting creates an aversion to meat.Violence can be thrilling and consuming
- 127. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the fundamental difference between Ralph and Jack's philosophy of how best to serve as leader?Ralph attempts to play to the older boy's individual strengths while Jack desires total power through manipulation of fearRalph ignores the complaints of the groups and Jack soothes their concernsRalph sees his role as mediator and Jack allows the boys to govern themselvesJack insists that all the boys have a role while Ralph remains unconcerned about the littuns
- 128. Multiple ChoiceWhat can be inferred about Jack and his hunters as a result of his placing the pig's head on a stick?Their offerings are reflective of primitive culture based on fear and superstitionsTheir behavior indicates a society dedicated to chaos and panicThe lack of adult supervision emboldens the boys to torture aniamslSince they no longer have rules, they give into murderous impulses
- 129. Multiple ChoiceWhat is one essential theme learned from Simon's encounter with the pig's head on a stick?There is natural evil within all people that cannot be destroyedAnimal cruelty is another from of mankind's dominance over his environmentSimon's fear of the pig's head coneys the ideas that people should fear their own kindMost people learn to accept the violent nature inherent in the human species
- 130. Multiple Choice
What was the conch good for?The sea creature living within the conch was a source of protein for the boys.The conch was used to carry fresh water.The conch was used to call an assembly.The conch was used as a primal technological device, must like a telephone. - 131. Multiple ChoiceHow did the boys arrive on the island?Their ship crashed against the reef about a mile from the island and sunk.Their plane crashed onto the island in a storm.Their plane crashed into the water just off the coast of the island in a storm.Their plane landed safely on the island but without any ability to take off again.
- 132. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the boys' relationship to one another?The boys attended the same military academy togetherThe boys were all in the choir together.The boys were all children of prisoners of war.The boys attended various boarding school in England.
- 133. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the age range of the boys on the island?The boys are in their teens.The boys range in age from toddler to late teen.The boys range in age from 6 to about 12.The boys are all Sophomores in high school.
- 134. Multiple ChoiceWho defends Piggy from Jack for not helping with the fire?SimonRalphJackRoger
- 135. Multiple ChoiceHow do the boys start the fire?The boys start it with a matchThe boys start it with Piggy's glassesThe boys start it with two sticksThe boys start it with water
- 136. Multiple ChoiceWhat does a Little 'Un think he has seen in the forest?A snake-thing which he calls a beastieAdults' footprintsA pack of wild dogsThe skeleton of a large animal
- 137. Multiple ChoiceWhy does the boy's plan for rescue fail?The ground and wood were wet and the fire would not burn.They didn't have a well-thought out plan to control the fire.It was foggy and no one could see the signal.They were afraid to get close enough to keep the fire going.
- 138. Multiple ChoiceWhat does Piggy say they should have done before starting a fire?caught a pigmade more sheltersgot more glassesfound a ship
- 139. Multiple ChoiceWhat is rule does Ralph establish?Everyone must dieBreak a rule and get hit with a stickYou need the shell to talkHe is the absolute leader
- 140. Multiple ChoiceWhat happened to the boy with the mulberry colored birthmark, at the end of the chapter?He sees a signal shipHe is lost in the fireHe encounters the beastieHe joins the hunterse
- 141. Multiple ChoiceWhat literary device is it when Piggy says, "Just like a bunch of kids," to the boys when they are running, excited to start the fire?verbal ironysituational ironydramatic ironyallegory
- 142. Multiple ChoiceThe first disagreement between Jack and Ralph was over:How to use the conch.How to treat Piggie.What to look for first: food or shelter.How to build a plane to fly home.
- 143. Multiple ChoiceWho convinces Ralph to remain leader of the group?JackPiggieSimonSamneric
- 144. Multiple ChoiceWhat drops onto the island in the middle of the night?A care package from BritainA dead soldier with a parachuteA bomb from a war planeA flying dradon
- 145. Multiple ChoiceWho sees the beast on top of the mountain?SamnericPiggieRalphJack
- 146. Multiple ChoiceWhat does Ralph consider normal by the middle of the novel?Not having meetings anymoreStaying up late and looking at the starsHaving to constantly care for PiggieBeing dirty, having long hair, and clothes worn away
- 147. Multiple ChoiceWhat happens when Ralph, Jack, and Roger encounter “the beast”?They realize it is a dead soldier and head back to tell the othersThey attack and kill itThey drop their spears and run down the mountainThey start worshiping it immediately
- 148. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the Lord of the FliesA giant pig headJack, as new chiefA gigantic flyThe parachute man
- 149. Multiple ChoiceJack uses fun and feasting to convince littluns to join himTrueFalse
- 150. Multiple ChoiceSimon loses consciousness after his interaction with the Lord of the FliesTrueFalse
- 151. Multiple ChoiceWhat habit is Ralph starting to develop?He is biting his nailsHe is snorting when he laughsHe is ignoring the rules of the conchHe is yelling over Piggy
- 152. Multiple ChoiceWho do the boys vote for when they have another election for chief?SamnericRalphJackPiggy
- 153. Multiple ChoiceWhat suggestion does Piggy present to the group?Going up the mountain and seeing what the beast really isMoving the signal fire to the beachGetting Jack back for breaking his glassesGoing for a swim to see if they can catch a ship.
- 154. Multiple ChoiceWhat do the kids do to Robert?Banish him from the islandKill himPretend he is a "pig" and hunt himPut his finger in water when he is asleep
- 155. Multiple ChoiceWho tells Ralph “[y]ou’ll get back to where you came from”?SimonJackPiggyRobert
- 156. Multiple ChoiceWhat does Jack think will improve the effectiveness of his spear?war painta knifea sharp shella barb
- 157. Multiple ChoiceWho has been building shelters?Simon and RalphRalph and JackSimon, Ralph and PiggyRalph
- 158. Multiple Choice
How many shelters have they managed to build?
2
4
1
3
- 159. Multiple ChoiceWhat two things do Jack and Ralph argue about?the hunting and the sheltersthe conch and the sheltersthe shelters and the firethe fire and the conch
- 160. Multiple ChoiceWhat does the sighting of the "beast" to do Ralph's authority?decreases Ralph's emphasis on keeping things in orderincreases Jack's powerbrings out more unrest within the groupall of the above
- 161. Multiple ChoiceAfter calling the meeting to order, who claims that the conch shell no longer matters?RalphPiggyJackSam n' Eric
- 162. Multiple ChoiceWhere does the expedition take Jack, Ralph and the other Biguns?To the beachInto the LagoonTo the clearing where they see the Lord of the FliesTo an unexplored part of the island.
- 163. Multiple ChoiceDescribe the CastleA military base which has been abandoned.A ancient burial groundA rock formation forty feet above the water.A grouping of trees which resemble a fort.
- 164. Multiple Choice"Maybe there is a beast... maybe it's only us."JackSimonRalphThe Lord of the Flies
- 165. Multiple Choice"If I blow the conch and they don't come back; then we've had it. We shan't keep the fire going. We'll be like animals. We'll never be rescued."PiggyRalphJackNarrator
- 166. Multiple ChoiceWhat does Piggy say to convince the boys there is no beast?Uses fear to control themHe uses logic to convince themHe appeals to their sense of morals to persuade themHe tries to gain their trust to persuade them
- 167. Multiple ChoiceHow does Ralph feel after he experiences his first hunt?He hates it.He feels frightened of the blood.He thinks that Jack might be right after all.He is excited and proud of himself.
- 168. Multiple ChoiceWhat does Ralph say to Jack about his hunters?They're hunters who can kill the beast.They're just Jack's minions.They're hunters who will protect them.They're boys armed with sticks.
- 169. Multiple ChoiceWhat does Ralph's reaction to his first hunt tell the reader about Ralph's character?He is just like all of Jack's tribe, capable of violence.He's is more violent than any of the other boys because he really wanted to kill the pig.He is the only innocent boy on the island, totally lacking in blood lust.He is a bad hunter.
- 170. Multiple ChoiceWhat does Jack do after the vote is held?He says he doesn't want to play with them anymore and leaves.He celebrates a triumphant victory by having a hunt and a feast with gifts of food and drink surrounding him as he dresses up like an idol.He gets mad but sits down.He leaves and takes the conch with him.
- 171. Multiple ChoiceThe boys then hunt a pig. What is different about this pig from previous pigs they've hunted?It is a huge boar with sharp tusks.It is a baby.It is a sow with piglets.It's not a pig. It's a littlun.
- 172. Multiple ChoiceAfter the hunt, what do the boys do differently?They sharpen a stick at both ends and put the beast's head on it.They cut off the head of the pig and make a mask out of it.They leave the carcass where they slaughter it.They leave the head for the beast.
- 173. Multiple ChoiceWhat IS the "lord of the flies"?The beastThe pig headThe devilRoger
- 174. Multiple Choice
What is the climax of the story?
Piggy's death
Jack's group attacks
Simon's death
Getting saved
- 175. Multiple Choice
Why are samneric's names together?
They were both happy
The boys can't tell them apart because they are identical
They were sheep
They both die
- 176. Multiple Choice
What does holocaust mean?
guns
harsh conditions
war
Consumed by fire
- 177. Multiple Choice
What is the setting?
Germany in 2018
Island in 1950's
London in 1800's
New York in 1776
- 178. Multiple Choice
How did the boys get saved?
Naval Rescue saw fire
They died in fire
Called Police with IPhone
Sent a letter to government
- 179. Multiple Choice
What is Pathos?
emotional argument
Logic of argue
reliable, reputation
- 180. Multiple Choice
What is logos?
emotional argument
reliable, reputation
Logic of argue
- 181. Multiple Choice
"'Ralph thinks you're cowards, running away from the boar and the beast'...'He's like Piggy. He says things like Piggy. He isn't a proper chief.'" What kind of persuasion is this, (Logos, Pathos, or ethos).
Logos
Pathos
Ethos
- 182. Multiple Choice
What does the paint represent?
savages and holds back civility
freedom
art
life
- 183. Multiple Choice
Who stole Piggy´s glasses?
Jack
Ralph
Simon
Roger
- 184. Multiple Choice
How did the boys get to the island?
Took a boat
Vacation
Plane crashed
Got lost
- 185. Multiple Choice
Difference between Ralph and Jack
Ralph is a biggun and Jack is a littlun
Jack wants to hunt and Ralph wants to build shelter
Jack cares about boys and Ralph just wants power
Jack wants to build shelter and Ralph wants to hunt
- 186. Multiple Choice
What does the Beast represent
fear
society
nothing
sharks
- 187. Multiple Choice
What is Jack an allegory for
Jews
Pigs
Hitler
Death
- 188. Multiple Choice
Who Said It "Hunt. Catch things. . . until they fetch us."
Simon
Piggy
Jack
Ralph
- 189. Multiple Choice
Why did Roger sharpen his spear at both ends in chapter 12
Because it looks cooler
He was bored
He intended to kill Ralph
To scare the littluns
- 190. Multiple Choice
What was actually at the top of the mountain that the boys thought was the beastie.
a turtle
a snake
a dead parachuter
nothing
- 191. Multiple Choice
Why did Ralph cry at the end of the story
He was scared of getting on the ship
He didn't want to get off the island
He was traumatized and missed Piggy
He was happy
- 192. Multiple Choice
What did the conch symbolize
Power
Civilization
The fire
Friendship
- 193. Multiple Choice
How did the Mulberry boy die
By a fire
drowned
Plane Crash
Bow and arrow
- 194. Multiple Choice
What does Piggy's glasses represent
intelligence
Science
Reality
Logic
- 195. Multiple Choice
Who had the best Ethos
Jack
Ralph
Piggy
Samneric
- 196. Multiple Choice
Who uses Pathos in the story
Jack
Piggy
Ralph
Samneric
- 197. Multiple Choice
Who uses the best logos
Piggy
Jack
Ralph
Samneric
- 198. Multiple Choice
What does Piggy's death represent
The end of civility
sacrifice
Famine
being rescued
- 199. Multiple Choice
Which symbol represents the evil within people?
Piggy's glasses
The fire
Lord of the Flies
The conch
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