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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. What does Jack ask Ralph for when he arrives at the camp in Chapter 3: “Huts on the Beach”?

2. What color is the cliff of rock that forms the side of the castle described as in Chapter 6: “Beast from Air”?

3. What color eyes is Jack said to have in Chapter 3: “Huts on the Beach”?

4. 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”?

5. Who is the only boy who does not help gather firewood in Chapter 2: “Fire on the Mountain”?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Jack begin wearing face paint in Chapter 4: “Painted Faces and Long Hair”?

2. Who are the first characters introduced in Chapter 1: “The Sound of the Shell”? How are they described?

3. How would you describe the exploration of the boys in Chapter 1: “The Sound of the Shell”?

4. What is foreshadowed at the vote for the leader at the meeting in Chapter 1: “The Sound of the Shell”? Who is chosen?

5. What is found at the castle rock in Chapter 6: “Beast from Air”? Where do the boys go next?

6. How do the majority of the boys spend their time in Chapter 3: “Huts on the Beach”?

7. What is discussed at the meeting in Chapter 1: “The Sound of the Shell”? How do the boys feel about their situation?

8. What events have led to the boys’ arrival on the island in Lord of the Flies?

9. How does the dead signal fire develop conflict in Chapter 4: “Painted Faces and Long Hair”?

10. How are the relationships between the older and younger boys illustrated in Chapter 4: “Painted Faces and Long Hair”?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the leadership qualities of Ralph and Jack in the novel. Why does Jack decide to leave Ralph’s group? What happens when he makes this announcement? What will happen to Ralph’s group without the hunters?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the characters of Percival, Johnny, and Henry, as introduced in Chapter 4. How old are the majority of the “littluns” on the island? How do these characters spend most of their time on the island? What fears compel the littluns in the story?

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