Lord of the Flies Quiz

What is the symbolism of the Conch Shell in "Lord of the Flies"?

• Power of evil and human immorality

• Power of civilization and ordered society

• Connection to modern society and civilization

• Purgatory: Place of suffering inhabited by souls of sinners

What does Ralph represent in "Lord of the Flies"?

• Dictatorship and savagery

• Intelligence and logic

• Democracy and order

• Power of civilization and ordered society

What does the character Piggy symbolize in the novel?

• The first appearance of humans in nature or "paradise"

• Power of science and reason, the ability to see things clearly

• Saintliness and wisdom

• Power of evil and human immorality

What does "The Sea" represent in "Lord of the Flies"?

• The first appearance of humans in nature or "paradise"

• Power of evil and human immorality

• Heaven: Home of God, the angels, and the good after their death

• Dictatorship and savagery

What is the significance of "Castle Rock" in the novel?

• Power of civilization and ordered society

• Connection to modern society and civilization

• Purgatory: Place of suffering inhabited by souls of sinners who are being purified of their sins before entering Heaven

• Power of science and reason, the ability to see things clearly

According to Thomas Hobbes, what are the characteristics of humans in the state of nature?

• Isolated, timid, peaceful, and mute

• Naturally reasonable, yet selfish; shaped by experiences

• Nasty, brutish, and short

• Inherently good and peaceful in a "state of nature"

What does John Locke believe about human nature?

• Humans are inherently good and peaceful in a "state of nature"

• Humans are isolated, timid, peaceful, and mute

• Humans are nasty, brutish, and short

• Humans are a blank slate at birth

What is Jean-Jacques Rousseau's view on the state of man in nature?

• Nasty, brutish, and short

• Isolated, timid, peaceful, and mute

• A blank slate at birth

• Naturally reasonable, yet selfish; shaped by experiences

What is the significance of the serpent in the common references to Christianity/Bible?

• A symbol of wisdom and knowledge

• A symbol of deception and evil

• A symbol of protection and guidance

• A symbol of rebirth and healing

What does the term "allegory" mean in literary terms?

• A classic example of a character or thing that recurs throughout literature

• A character that contrasts another character in order to highlight particular qualities

• A narrative that uses characters or events to represent ideas or events

• Extreme exaggeration used to create emphasis