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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. Which of the older boys leads the way through the sand castles, kicking them over and laughing, in Chapter 4: “Painted Faces and Long Hair”?
2. What kinds of wild animals have the boys discovered living on the island in Chapter 2: “Fire on the Mountain”?
3. What kind of shell do Ralph and Piggy discover on the beach in Chapter 1: “The Sound of the Shell”?
4. Who slaps Johnny when he bursts into tears during the impromptu meeting the morning after the beast has been spotted in Chapter 6: “Beast from Air”?
5. What does the word “vicissitude” mean, as used in Chapter 3: “Huts on the Beach”?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is discussed at the meeting in Chapter 1: “The Sound of the Shell”? How do the boys feel about their situation?
2. What events have led to the boys’ arrival on the island in Lord of the Flies?
3. Why does Jack begin wearing face paint in Chapter 4: “Painted Faces and Long Hair”?
4. How have Jack’s and Ralph’s experiences differed during the first days on the island, as seen in Chapter 3: “Huts on the Beach”?
5. What is discussed as the “main point” of the meeting in Chapter 5: “Beast from Water”?
6. 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?
7. How are the relationships between the older and younger boys illustrated in Chapter 4: “Painted Faces and Long Hair”?
8. How have Ralph’s feelings about Piggy begun to change in Chapter 5: “Beast from Water”?
9. What is found at the castle rock in Chapter 6: “Beast from Air”? Where do the boys go next?
10. What can be interpreted by Jack’s behavior toward Piggy in Chapter 4: “Painted Faces and Long Hair”?
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
Discuss the use of face paint by Jack and his fellow hunters in Chapter 4: “Painted Faces and Long Hair.” Why does Jack decide he and his hunters need to wear makeup? What does this suggest about their level of civility? How does this mark a change in their behaviors?
Essay Topic 3
Examine and discuss the character of Simon in the novel. How old is Simon? Is he considered to be one of the older boys on the island or one of the “littluns”? What sets Simon apart from the other characters? What physical ailment does Simon appear to suffer from?
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