Lord of the Flies - Chapter 1

Front

What does Piggy suffer from?

Back

Asthma

Front

What does Ralph consider to be the single most important thing to do on the island?

Back

Build a signal fire.

Front

What literary device is used in the quote: "The great rock loitered, poised on one toe, decided not to return, moved through the air, fell, struck, turned over, leapt droning through the air and smashed a deep hole in the canopy of the forest."?

Back

Personification.

Front

What does Jack's hesitation to kill the piglet show?

Back

He has never used a knife before.

Front

How did the boys happen to come to the island?

Back

They were ejected from a flaming airplane.

Front

Define 'symbolism' in literature.

Back

Symbolism is the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.

Front

What is the significance of the conch shell in 'Lord of the Flies'?

Back

The conch shell symbolizes order, authority, and civilization.

Front

Explain the character of Ralph in 'Lord of the Flies'.

Back

Ralph represents leadership, order, and civilization.

Front

What does the character of Jack symbolize in the novel?

Back

Jack symbolizes savagery, chaos, and the desire for power.

Front

What is the theme of civilization vs. savagery in 'Lord of the Flies'?

Back

The theme explores the conflict between the instinct to live by rules and the instinct to act on impulses.