Lord of the Flies Assessment Ch. 1-5

Which of the following best describes Ralph at the beginning of the novel?

• Weak and indecisive

• Brave and authoritative

• Lazy and selfish

• Charismatic and responsible

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What does the conch symbolize in the story?

• Power and authority

• Freedom and independence

• Destruction and Chaos

• Strength and unity

How does Piggy’s physical appearance reflect his role in the group?

• He is strong and commanding, showing leadership potential.

• He is unattractive and weak, making him an outsider.

• He is tall and athletic, symbolizing strength.

• He is a perfect leader, physically dominating others.

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What causes the conflict between Ralph and Jack in the first chapters?

• Their differing views on hunting

• The leadership of the group

• Piggy’s ideas about rules

• The lack of food on the island

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The boy with the mulberry-colored birthmark is most closely associated with what?

• The symbol of the beast

• The fear of the unknown

• The island’s first rescue

• The theme of survival

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Which object serves as a symbol of law and order throughout the story?

• The signal fire

• The conch

• Piggy’s glasses

• The shelters

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How does Jack’s attitude toward leadership differ from Ralph’s?

• Jack believes in fairness, while Ralph believes in order

• Jack values strength and hunting, while Ralph values organization and civilization

• Ralph prefers to avoid conflict, while Jack thrives on it

• Ralph seeks power, while Jack seeks freedom

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Which theme topic is most prominent in the first five chapters of the novel?

• The struggle between civilization and savagery

• The importance of democracy

• The role of fear in society

• The dangers of groupthink

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What is the main reason Ralph blows the conch?

• To summon the boys to a meeting

• To signal a passing ship

• To call attention to a new discovery

• To declare war on Jack

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Which of the following best describes Piggy’s role in the group?

• He is ignored and ridiculed but provides wise advice

• He is the leader who creates the rules

• He is the one who insists on voting for a leader

• He is the one who leads the hunt

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