Lord of the Flies Test

Front

What event led to the boys being stranded on the island in 'Lord of the Flies'?

Back

A plane crash.

Front

How does Piggy meet his demise in 'Lord of the Flies'?

Back

He is knocked off a cliff by a boulder.

Front

What is the significance of the pig's head on a stick in 'Lord of the Flies'?

Back

It is left as an offering for the beast.

Front

Who are the two main characters that the boys vote for as leader?

Back

Jack and Ralph.

Front

What motivates Ralph's tribe to confront Jack's tribe?

Back

They want them to return Piggy's stolen glasses.

Front

What does the conch shell symbolize in 'Lord of the Flies'?

Back

Order, authority, and civilization.

Front

How does the theme of civilization vs. savagery manifest in the novel?

Back

Through the conflict between Ralph's focus on order and Jack's embrace of chaos.

Front

What role does the beast play in the boys' society on the island?

Back

It represents their primal fears and the darkness within themselves.

Front

How does the character of Ralph embody the theme of leadership?

Back

He represents democratic leadership and the struggle to maintain order.

Front

What does Jack's character represent in the novel?

Back

The desire for power and the descent into savagery.