
Lord of the Flies
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English
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10th Grade - University
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This quiz comprehensively assesses students' understanding of William Golding's novel "Lord of the Flies," focusing on character analysis, symbolism, and thematic interpretation. Designed for grade 10 students, the questions require deep comprehension of literary elements including character motivations, symbolic representations, and the novel's central themes about human nature and civilization. Students must demonstrate their ability to identify key plot events, analyze character development, interpret symbolic meanings of objects like the conch shell and Piggy's glasses, and understand how Golding uses literary devices to convey his message about the inherent darkness within humanity. The quiz effectively tests students' grasp of complex themes such as the loss of innocence, the thin veneer of civilization, and the capacity for evil that exists within all people, while also requiring them to connect specific textual evidence to broader thematic concepts. This quiz was created by a classroom teacher who designed it for students studying British literature in grade 10. The assessment serves multiple instructional purposes, functioning effectively as a comprehensive review tool after completing the novel, a formative assessment to gauge student comprehension before a major test, or as homework to reinforce key concepts discussed in class. Teachers can utilize this quiz during warm-up activities to activate prior knowledge before deeper literary analysis discussions, or as preparation for essay writing assignments that require students to support arguments with specific textual evidence. The questions align with Common Core standards CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.2 for analyzing themes and their development, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.3 for character analysis, and CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.4 for interpreting figurative language and symbolism. This assessment effectively bridges literal comprehension with higher-order analytical thinking skills essential for advanced literary study.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
He is elected leader of the group on the island.
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CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.5.7
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.6.9
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
He kills Piggy by pushing a boulder onto him.
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CCSS.RL.1.3
CCSS.RL.2.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.K.3
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Even though he thinks building huts should be the number one priority, he gets a thrill when he hits a boar with a spear.
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CCSS.RL.2.6
CCSS.RL.3.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
This character most likely dies in the fire at the beginning of the book.
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CCSS.RL.1.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
These characters’ names represents a loss of identity.
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CCSS.RL.2.1
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
This symbolizes order and civilization.
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CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.5.7
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.6.9
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The object represents intelligence and seeing clearly.
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CCSS.L.9-10.4
CCSS.L.9-10.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
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