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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. When does Piggy surmise the war will be over when he speaks at the assembly in Chapter 5: “Beast from Water”?
2. Who, in addition to Piggy, tries to convince Ralph not to give up his position as chief at the end of Chapter 5: “Beast from Water”?
3. What color is the birthmark described as on the young boy who steps forward at the meeting in Chapter 2: “Fire on the Mountain”?
4. Of the twins, the narrator says in Chapter 6: “Beast from Air” that “they could never manage to do things sensibly if that meant” what?
5. The “half-cave” that Ralph and Jack encounter while looking for the beast is said to contain “nothing more terrible than a clutch of” what, in Chapter 6: “Beast from Air”?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does the dead signal fire develop conflict in Chapter 4: “Painted Faces and Long Hair”?
2. What is found at the castle rock in Chapter 6: “Beast from Air”? Where do the boys go next?
3. What is an example from Chapter 2: “Fire on the Mountain” that illustrates Piggy’s position within the group?
4. How would you describe the system of discipline on the island in Chapter 3: “Huts on the Beach”? What effects can you see from this system?
5. What is discussed at the meeting in Chapter 1: “The Sound of the Shell”? How do the boys feel about their situation?
6. What leads to the impromptu meeting in Chapter 6: “Beast from Air”? What decision is made at the meeting?
7. Why do you think Piggy’s statements during the meeting are largely ignored in Chapter 2: “Fire on the Mountain”?
8. How are the relationships between the older and younger boys illustrated in Chapter 4: “Painted Faces and Long Hair”?
9. What events have led to the boys’ arrival on the island in Lord of the Flies?
10. What is discussed as the “main point” of the meeting in Chapter 5: “Beast from Water”?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss the characters of Roger and Maurice in the narrative. What actions does Roger commit when following the young boy on the beach in Chapter 4? What does this say about Roger’s character? How does Maurice respond to the situation?
Essay Topic 2
Describe and discuss the setting of Castle Rock in Chapter 6. How tall is the cliff that is described? How must Ralph and Jack go about accessing the area? How dangerous is this setting? Why?
Essay Topic 3
Discuss the historical context of Lord of the Flies. Historical context refers to the situations and events during the time in which a piece of literature was written. What global and national events were taking place in 1954, when Golding’s novel was published? How does the novel reflect these events?
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