Lord of the Flies Historical Background Quiz

What is the name of the novel for which William Golding won the Nobel Prize?

• The Lord of the Flies

• To Kill a Mockingbird

• 1984

• The Great Gatsby

What did William Golding study at Oxford?

• Mathematics

• History

• English Literature

• Natural Sciences

In which war did William Golding serve in the Royal Navy?

• Vietnam War

• Korean War

• World War II

• World War I

When was 'Lord of the Flies' published?

• 1940

• 1954

• 1968

• 1975

What historical event had a profound effect on Golding's view of humanity?

• World War II

• The Renaissance

• The Industrial Revolution

• The French Revolution

What organization was set up after World War II to prevent global conflicts?

• European Union

• NATO

• World Health Organization

• United Nations

What threat was looming during the early years of the Cold War?

• Pandemic

• Economic Recession

• Nuclear War

• Climate Change

What literary device does Golding use in 'Lord of the Flies' to convey his ideas?

• Simile

• Allegory

• Metaphor

• Irony

What does the setting of 'Lord of the Flies' convey about society and humanity?

• Hopelessness

• Peace

• Unity

• Savagery

What is one of the themes explored in 'Lord of the Flies'?

• Adventure and Exploration

• Leadership and Power

• Friendship and Loyalty

• Love and Romance