WorksheetsLord of the Flies
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 19mins
Which of William Golding's prior experiences in life might have influenced the development of his characters in LOTF?
(a)
Which of the main characters we've read about was good looking, confident, and appeared to others to be the best choice for leaders?
(a)
Which of the characters is portrayed as bossy, a show off, and power hungry?
(a)
Understanding that the boys were military school students, what can you infer about what the conch shell symbolizes to them? (mark all that apply)
Rescue
War
Home
Order
Which word is the best choice to mean "acting with style, drama or flamboyance"?
acrid
flourish
pallid
fastidious
Which of the main characters the only one described as intelligent?
(a)
The author assigns 3 traits to one of the main characters to portray him as vulnerable. Name one.
Asthma
Limp
Obesity
Anxiety
When exploring the island, the boys stop to push a boulder over the edge of a cliff. This is most likely representative of which of the following themes?
Man's need to be saved.
Man's desire for companionship.
Man's pursuit of existential relevance.
Man's tendency to dominate his environment.
Ralph gives Piggy a job instead of allowing him to come on the exploration of the island. What was it?
(a)
Ralph gives Jack a job after Jack showed frustration about not being elected leader. What was it?
(a)
Who is the family member who raised Piggy?
His military commander father
His mother
His father
His aunt
What does the family member who raises Piggy do for a living?
They are a military commander
They have a candy store
They are a butcher
They are a baker.
Why were the boys on the plane in the first place?
They were going home
They were on a training exercise.
They were being evacuated
They were transferring schools
Why did Piggy get upset with Ralph?
(a)
Why do the boys decide they need to explore?
To find their plane
To be sure they are on an island
To salvage for supplies
To keep the survivors from panicking
