FINAL Lord of the Flies Test

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What is the title of the book we studied?

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Lord of the Flies

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How many World Wars did William Golding live through?

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2 World Wars

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What happens to the conch when Piggy attempts to get his glasses?

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The conch breaks on a rock.

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Why did Golding write Lord of the Flies?

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He wanted to understand why people do bad things and share that understanding with readers.

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What is an allegory?

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A story that uses characters and events to represent larger, abstract ideas.

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Who is the author of Lord of the Flies?

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William Golding

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What does the conch symbolize in the novel?

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Order and authority.

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What is the main theme of Lord of the Flies?

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The inherent evil within humanity.

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What event triggers the boys' descent into savagery?

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The absence of adult supervision.

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What does the character Piggy represent?

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Intellect and reason.