An exploration of Chapter 1 of 'Lord of the Flies' | Starter Quiz | Oak National Academy

In what year was 'Lord of the Flies' published?

• 1936

• 1954

• 1945

• 1960

Answer explanation

'Lord of the Flies' was published in 1954 and has never been out of print.

William Golding, author of 'Lord of the Flies' served in which war?

• World War I

• World War II

• Vietnam War

• Boer War

Answer explanation

Golding's experiences in World War II formed his belief that human beings are capable of evil.

What does 'uninhabited' mean?

• densely populated

• sparsely populated

• not suitable for habitation

• not lived in by people

Answer explanation

In 'Lord of the Flies', a plane crash lands the boys on an uninhabited island.

If we say something is natural, what do we mean?

• made by humans

• not made or caused by humans

• made in a factory

Answer explanation

Until the boys arrive, the island has not been touched by any human intervention.

What word beginning with 'C' means the fictional people in a novel?

Answer explanation

The people in novels are characters. The methods used for creating character is called characterisation.

In his lifetime, as well as being a writer, William Golding had two significant roles. What were they?

• pilot and teacher

• navy commander and doctor

• teacher and navy commander

• teacher and soldier

Answer explanation

Golding was a teacher before and after World War II.