Introduction to Golding & Lord of the Flies

Multiple Select

Which of the following roles did William Golding have during his lifetime?

• Teacher

• Royal Navy sailor

• King of England

• Author

Multiple Choice

What did the Germans do to try and force Britain to surrender during World War II?

• imprison the queen

• intentionally bomb civilians

• march on London

• use radar technology to stop Britain's attacks

Multiple Choice

Why might a British family send their children overseas during WWII?

• to evacuate and save them from total war

• to give them a better education

• to send them to training camps for battle

• to send them to their grandparents

Multiple Choice

How did William Golding's experiences during World War Two influence his perspective on human nature?

• He became more optimistic about humanity.

• He believed man could perfect himself by doing good.

• He became convinced that man is naturally evil.

• He thought war had no impact on human nature.

Multiple Choice

According to Golding, what is the source of evil in society?

• Evil systems create evil, violent people.

• Evil and violence exists innately within each person.

• Evil and violence is taught by society.

• Evil and violence is a result of poverty.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements reflect Golding's beliefs about mankind after World War II?

• Mankind is inherently good and peaceful.

• Without social order, mankind devolves into chaos.

• Evil is only present in certain people.

• Society can eliminate all violence through education.

Multiple Choice

What challenges did William Golding face in getting 'Lord of the Flies' published, and what was the eventual outcome for the book?

• He self-published the book and it became a bestseller immediately.

• He faced multiple rejections, but one publisher accepted it and it became a worldwide success.

• He published it anonymously and it was later attributed to him.

• He wrote the book after winning the Nobel Prize in Literature.

Open Ended

How did William Golding's experiences and the historical context of his time influence his writing of 'Lord of the Flies'?