Themes and Symbols in Lord of the Flies

A group of British schoolboys crash on a deserted island. They elect Ralph as leader, but tensions rise with Jack over a signal fire. Fear of a 'Beast' leads to chaos. Simon discovers the 'Beast' is a dead parachutist, but is killed before he can tell. Piggy is also killed, and the boys are eventually rescued by a naval officer.

What do Ralph and Piggy use to gather the boys on the island?

• A whistle

• A drum

• A conch shell

• A flag

Who is put in charge of hunting for food?

• Ralph

• Piggy

• Jack

• Simon

What is the initial reaction of the boys when they first gather on the island?

• They build shelters

• They elect a leader

• They fight

• They panic

What do the boys use to start the signal fire?

• Matches

• A lighter

• Piggy's glasses

• A magnifying glass

What distracts the boys from maintaining the signal fire?

• A fight

• Playing games

• A storm

• A wild animal

What happens to the signal fire when a ship passes by?

• It is out

• It is increased

• It is burning brightly

• It is moved

What is the outcome of the boys' first hunting attempt?

• They find fruit

• They catch a pig

• They are unsuccessful

• They get lost

What do Sam and Eric mistake the parachutist for?

• A ghost

• A monster

• A wild animal

• A pirate

What fear spreads among the younger boys during Ralph's speech?

• Fear of the dark

• Fear of the sea

• Fear of a monster

• Fear of starvation

What does Jack attempt to do during the group meeting?

• Leave the island

• Start a new fire

• Apologize to Ralph

• Remove Ralph as leader