Exploring the Themes of Human Nature in Lord of the Flies

What event significantly influenced William Golding's view on humanity?

• His childhood experiences

• His service in World War II

• His travels around the world

• His time as a philosophy teacher

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How many publishers initially rejected 'Lord of the Flies'?

• 10

• 25

• 15

• 21

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What is the significance of the title 'Lord of the Flies'?

• It is a metaphor for the boys' journey

• It represents the island's environment

• It refers to a character in the book

• It is derived from Beelzebub, a demon

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What genre does 'Lord of the Flies' satirize?

• Historical fiction

• Island adventure stories

• Romantic novels

• Science fiction

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What event leads to the boys being stranded on the island?

• A shipwreck

• A plane crash during a nuclear war

• A natural disaster

• A deliberate abandonment

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Who leads the choir boys in 'Lord of the Flies'?

• Ralph

• Jack

• Simon

• Piggy

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What object does Ralph use to assemble the group?

• A drum

• A whistle

• A bell

• A conch shell

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What happens as Jack vies for leadership with Ralph?

• The boys are rescued

• The group splinters and chaos ensues

• Jack is exiled

• The boys unite under Ralph

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What does 'Lord of the Flies' critique about colonialism?

• It praises colonialist values

• It turns the colonialist narrative on its head

• It ignores colonialism

• It supports colonialism

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What universal themes does 'Lord of the Flies' explore?

• Wealth and power

• Technology and progress

• Morality, civility, and society

• Love and friendship

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