lord of the flies questions on the plot Flashcards
(26 cards)
What is the primary setting of ‘Lord of the Flies’?
A deserted island.
Who is elected as the leader of the boys?
Ralph.
True or False: Piggy is respected by the other boys.
False.
Fill in the blank: The conch shell symbolizes __________.
order and authority.
What does the beast represent in the story?
The boys’ inner savagery.
Who are the members of Jack’s tribe?
The choir boys and other boys who follow him.
Multiple Choice: What item do the boys use to start a fire? A) Conch B) Piggy’s glasses C) A stick D) A rock
B) Piggy’s glasses.
What happens to the conch shell at the end of the novel?
It is destroyed.
True or False: Simon is killed by the boys in a frenzy.
True.
What does Ralph prioritize as a leader?
Rescue and maintaining a signal fire.
Fill in the blank: Jack represents __________.
savagery and the desire for power.
Short answer: How does Piggy die?
He is hit by a boulder pushed by Roger.
What event marks the turning point in the boys’ civilization on the island?
The fire that destroys the island.
Multiple Choice: Who discovers the true identity of the beast? A) Ralph B) Piggy C) Simon D) Jack
C) Simon.
True or False: The boys are eventually rescued by a passing ship.
True.
Fill in the blank: The character of Roger represents __________.
extreme brutality and sadism.
What does the Lord of the Flies symbolize?
The inherent evil within humanity.
What is the significance of the title ‘Lord of the Flies’?
It refers to the pig’s head on a stick, symbolizing decay and moral corruption.
Short answer: What does Ralph cry for at the end of the novel?
The loss of innocence and the end of civilization.
True or False: The boys initially work together to build shelters.
True.
Multiple Choice: Which character represents logical reasoning and intellect? A) Ralph B) Jack C) Piggy D) Simon
C) Piggy.
Fill in the blank: The signal fire represents __________.
hope for rescue.
What leads to the final confrontation between Ralph and Jack?
The boys’ descent into savagery and the hunt for Ralph.
True or False: The boys successfully maintain order throughout their time on the island.
False.
