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Lord of the Flies Test
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1In the beginning of the book, a ______ was found that was later used to summon the littluns.
- ABlow horn
- BConch shell
- CA harmful stick
- DA spear
2At the beginning of the novel, Jack appears to be the leader/ruler of _____.
- AA flock of birds
- BA gang of bufallo
- CA caravan of camels
- DA choir of boys
3What was the first meal that the boys had on the island?
- AFruit from the trees
- BA pig roasted on a fire
- CBerries that turned out to be poisonous
- DSalad
- AFruit from the trees
4Which of the following is one of the rules that Ralph established in the beginning of the novel? Why was this rule made?
- AThe only way someone may speak is if they are holding the conch; to establish order
- BThe only people who may start fires are Jack and Simon; to keep from harming the littluns
- CThe fire is to be kept on the beach and made by Piggy's glasses; The fire should be close by and made orderly so as not to get out of control
- DNo littluns may leave the camp fire after 7:00; to protect the littluns and make them feel safe
5_____ says that shelters, not fires, are the most important things that need to be made.
- APiggy
- BEverybody but Jack
- CRoger
- DSamneric
6In the novel, Ralph most frequently shows _____.
- AThat he's the smartest member amongst the group of boys
- BLogical reasoning, fairness, and kindness
- CThe brutal manners of murderers
- DA love for the natural world and an advocation for the conservation of the environment
7In the novel, Piggy most frequently shows _____.
- AWisdom and impressive intelligence
- BSavageness and inhumanity
- CThat he's a moody teenager that likes nobody
- DAn Alpha-male mentality
8Near the end of the novel, Ralph decides not to sleep by himself in an empty shelter. When he makes this decision, where does he go to sleep?
- ACastle Rock
- BThe Beach
- COne of the huts made by the boys
- DA cave he discovered whilst exploring
9Ralph wants fire because _______.
- AIt will signal for help and it symbolizes hope
- BFire causes smoke, which causes less fumigation of the island
- CFire is one of Ralph's secret obsessions
- DRalph desires the ability to cook food via the use of fire
10What is Simon's nickname for the plants of the forest?
- AThe Weeds
- BCandle Buds
- CThe Green Stuff
- DDeadly Lettuce
11Roger kicks over several sand castles and throws rocks at _______.
- AThe littluns
- BThe birds
- CJack
- DHenry
12When Jack and Ralph go to the mountaintop to see the Beast, Jack _______.
- AIs petrified
- BConfronts and defeats the Beast
- CHides behind a bush until the Beast is no longer there
- DTells the Beast "Take Ralph!"
13The destruction of the conch symbolizes _______
- AThe destruction of peace
- BThe destruction of law and order
- CThe destruction of democracy and sanity
- DAll of the options are correct
14What purpose does the face paint most closely serve for Jack?
- AThe face paint serves as war paint because Jack dislikes all of the boys.
- BThe face paint serves as a reminder of civilization.
- CThe face paint serves as a mask for Jack and represents his change to savagery.
- DNone of the options are right
15What is Piggy's role in the mini-society?
- ATo support Ralph and make sure order is maintained amongst the boys
- BTo hunt the wild animals so the littluns can be fed
- CTo whisper sweet nothings to the littluns at night
- DHe's on patrol duty; stays up at night to see if there are any threatening animals
16What is Ralph's role in this mini-society?
- AMake sure Jack does not manipulate the boys
- BTo make sure everyone is doing their job
- CLead the boys and maintain social order
- DAll of the options are correct
17What does Jack represent?
- APragmatism
- BHow people with mental disabilities are given an unfair advantage in the world
- CJesus
- DThe evils of society and anarchy
18One of Piggy's medical problems is that he_______.
- AHas smallpox
- BHas asthma
- CHas one functioning lung which explains his subpar endurance
- DNone of the options are correct
19Piggy's specs are symbolic of
- ACruelty
- BWisdom and knowledge
- CThe environment
- DAll of the options are correct
20_______________________ is the author of Lord of the Flies.
- AWilliam Shakespeare
- BArmando Christian Pérez
- CWilliam Golding
- AWilliam Shakespeare
21How did the boys happen to come to the island?
- AThe plane made an emergency landing
- BThe plane crashed because it got shot down
- CThe boat they were on started sinking so they had to get on a lifeboat to the nearest island
- DIt is not told in the story
22Ralph symbolizes_______.
- AOrganized society and moral/ethical behavior
- BLoss of individualism
- CA broken character who doesn't know his purpose
- DNone of the options are correct
23Who is this? I am the leader of the group, but I embarrassed Piggy by telling the others about his nickname
- AJack
- BSimon
- CRachel
- DRalph
24Who is this? I have asthma. Both my parents are dead. I can't swim.
- AJack
- BRalph
- CPiggy
- DRoger
25Whose responsibility is it to maintain the first signal fire?
- ASamnEric
- BPiggy
- CThe littluns
- DThe hunters
26What powers does Jack attribute to the beast after Simon’s murder?
- AEnormous strength
- BImmortality and power to change shapes
- CCan fly
- DTelepathy
27Where does the beast go during the day, according to one littlun?
- AInto the ocean
- BInto the air
- CInto the caves near Castle Rock
- DUnderground
28Who sees the dead parachutist first?
- ASamnEric
- BPiggy
- CCody
- DRoger
29Which character speaks to the Lord of the Flies?
- ASimon
- BPiggy
- CJack
- DTheodore
30When Piggy is killed, what else is destroyed?
- AThe conch shell
- BAll hope of rescue
- CThe fire
- DThe respect the littluns had for Ralph
31What does Jack suggest the boys use as the “pig” in their dance-like reenactment of the hunt?
- AA Boar
- BA middlun
- CA littlun
- DRalph
32What is the boy's home country?
- AEngland
- BAustralia
- CCanada
- DUnited States
- AEngland
33Who kills Piggy?
- AAndy
- BRoger
- CSimon
- DJack
34Who knocks the Lord of the Flies to the ground?
- AJack
- BRalph
- CRoger
- DPiggy
35Who tells Jack where Ralph is hiding?
- AA littlun
- BPiggy
- CRoger
- DSam and Eric
36How does the book end?
- AAll the boys die on the island
- BWhilst Ralph was really close to dying, he and the rest of the boys are saved by naval officers who saw the fire
- CJack and Ralph engage in a final duel in which Ralph emerges victorious
- DThe book ends on a cliffhanger, with the boys chasing Ralph on the beach
37Piggy was soon discovered to be the most ignorant of the boys...
- ATrue
- BFalse
38Ralph felt their only way to make it out and be successful was in following the rules
- ATrue
- BFalse
39The littlun with the birthmark is never seen after the fire
- ATrue
- BFalse
40The other boys enjoy wounding the boar, but Ralph does not.
- ATrue
- BFalse
41At first Jacks enjoys the excitement of hunting, but soon he realizes that the main purpose is to provide meat.
- ATrue
- BFalse
42Ralph thinks the tribe wants to destroy him because he represents sense and order.
- ATrue
- BFalse
43The boys are rescued by the same plane that dropped them on the island
- ATrue
- BFalse
44The novel suggests that all the problems of society are because of the flaws of human nature (it's ingrained)
- ATrue
- BFalse
45William Golding based Lord of the Flies on events that really happened.
- ATrue
- BFalse
46 The storyline takes place during a war.
- ATrue
- BFalse
47The conch was destroyed with a rock/stone
- ATrue
- BFalse
48The boys use Piggy's glasses to start the fire
- ATrue
- BFalse
49The Lord of the Flies says, "What are you doing here all alone? Aren't you afraid of me?"
- ATrue
- BFalse
50Jack recognizes that the Beast is within each of them.
- ATrue
- BFalse
51Short Answers
Answer two out of the four possible options.
Answer must be 1-2 paragraphs long. Use examples to prove your point and be concise with your explanations.
Use your notebook to answer this question.
You have 25 minutes to answer both questions.- AHow does Jack use the beast to control the other boys?
- BExplain why this quote is significant: "Roger gathered a handful of stones and began to throw them. Yet there was a space round Henry, perhaps six yards in diameter, into which he dare not throw. Here, invisible yet strong, was the taboo of the old life. Round the squatting child was the protection of parents and school and policemen and the law."
- CWhen speaking of the Beast, Simon says, "What I mean is . . . maybe it’s only us". What does he mean by this?
- DWhat role do the littluns play in the novel and what could they possibly represent?
- AHow does Jack use the beast to control the other boys?
52Answer this essay question.
You have 45 minutes.
Be sure to have an introduction and a conclusion. Use examples and quotes from the novel.
You may use your novel doing this.
Do not click "Next" until you're done with your essay!
- ATwo major symbols in the novel are the conch shell and The Lord of the Flies. Analyze both of these symbols in terms of how they're perceived by the boys and what they symbolize in the real world.
- BI don't want to do the essay!
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- Test your knowledge on the novel by William Golding. You will find a series of Multiple Choice Questions, True or False, Short Answer Questions, and essay questions.
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