Lord of the Flies

Which of William Golding's prior experiences in life might have influenced the development of his characters in LOTF?

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Which of the main characters we've read about was good looking, confident, and appeared to others to be the best choice for leaders?

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Which of the characters is portrayed as bossy, a show off, and power hungry?

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Understanding that the boys were military school students, what can you infer about what the conch shell symbolizes to them? (mark all that apply)

• Rescue

• War

• Home

• Order

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Which word is the best choice to mean "acting with style, drama or flamboyance"?

• acrid

• flourish

• pallid

• fastidious

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Which of the main characters the only one described as intelligent?

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The author assigns 3 traits to one of the main characters to portray him as vulnerable. Name one.

• Asthma

• Limp

• Obesity

• Anxiety

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When exploring the island, the boys stop to push a boulder over the edge of a cliff. This is most likely representative of which of the following themes?

• Man's need to be saved.

• Man's desire for companionship.

• Man's pursuit of existential relevance.

• Man's tendency to dominate his environment.

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Ralph gives Piggy a job instead of allowing him to come on the exploration of the island. What was it?

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Ralph gives Jack a job after Jack showed frustration about not being elected leader. What was it?

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