Understanding Lord of the Flies

Who is the author of Lord of the Flies?

• George Orwell

• J.K. Rowling

• Ernest Hemingway

• William Golding

What significant event marks the beginning of society on the island?

• The discovery of the conch shell

• The lighting of the signal fire

• The building of the shelters

• The first hunt for pigs

Who is elected as the chief of the boys?

• Jack

• Simon

• Ralph

• Piggy

Which character becomes obsessed with hunting?

• Ralph

• Piggy

• Simon

• Jack

What does Piggy's glasses symbolize?

• Civilization and the ability to make fire

• Weakness and dependency

• Knowledge and insight

• Isolation and loneliness

What does the 'Lord of the Flies' symbolize?

• Hope and salvation

• Innocence and purity

• Evil and darkness within

• Leadership and authority

What leads to the boys' rescue?

• The out-of-control fire

• An airplane crash nearby

• A passing ship's sighting

• The signal fire

What theme is represented by the boys' transformation on the island?

• Nature versus nurture

• The importance of leadership

• Loss of innocence

• Survival of the fittest