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Worksheets11 W2 LOTF and Conflict Poetry
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 25hrs 0mins
Read the following extract which takes place just after an argument between Ralph and Jack about letting the signal fire die out. Then answer the questions which follow.
Ralph's final word was an ingracious mutter.
"All right. Light the fire."
With some positive action before them, a little of the tension died. Ralph said no more, did nothing, stood looking down at the ashes round his feet. Jack was loud and active. He gave orders, sang, whistled, threw remarks at the silent Ralph—remarks that did not need an answer, and therefore could not invite a snub; and still Ralph was silent. No one, not even Jack, would ask him to move and in the end they had to build the fire three yards away and in a place not really as convenient. So Ralph asserted his chieftainship and could not have chosen a better way if he had thought for days. Against this weapon, so indefinable and so effective, Jack was powerless and raged without knowing why. By the time the pile was built, they were on different sides of a high barrier.
Which one of the themes of the novel is Golding highlighting in this passage?
Religion
The island
Power
Evil
Which expression is a metaphor for the breakdown of Ralph and Jack's relationship?
'A little of the tension died'
'They were on different sides of a high barrier'
'No one, not even Jack, would ask him to move'
'My specs!'
Read the following extract in which Piggy criticises Jack for letting the signal fire go out. Then answer the questions which follow.
Piggy began again.
“You didn't ought to have let that fire out. You said you'd keep the smoke going—”
This from Piggy, and the wails of agreement from some of the hunters, drove Jack to violence. The bolting look came into his blue eyes. He took a step, and able at last to hit someone, stuck his fist into Piggy's stomach. Piggy sat down with a grunt. Jack stood over him. His voice was vicious with humiliation.
"You would, would you? Fatty!"
Ralph made a step forward and Jack smacked Piggy's head. Piggy's glasses flew off and tinkled on the rocks. Piggy cried out in terror:
"My specs!"
Which one of the themes of the novel is Golding highlighting in this passage?
Evil
Power
The island
Religion
Read the following extract in which Ralph observes what is around him. Then answer the questions which follow.
Ralph hauled himself onto this platform, noted the coolness and shade, shut one eye, and decided that the shadows on his body were really green. He picked his way to the seaward edge of the platform and stood looking down into the water. It was clear to the bottom and bright with the efflorescence of tropical weed and coral. A school of tiny, glittering fish flicked hither and thither. Ralph spoke to himself, sounding the bass strings of delight.
"Whizzoh!"
Beyond the platform there was more enchantment. Some act of God— a typhoon perhaps, or the storm that had accompanied his own arrival— had banked sand inside the lagoon so that there was a long, deep pool in the beach with a high ledge of pink granite at the further end.
Which one of the themes of the novel is Golding highlighting in this passage?
Evil
Power
The island
Religion
Read the following extract in which Ralph observes what is around him. Then answer the questions which follow.
Ralph hauled himself onto this platform, noted the coolness and shade, shut one eye, and decided that the shadows on his body were really green. He picked his way to the seaward edge of the platform and stood looking down into the water. It was clear to the bottom and bright with the efflorescence of tropical weed and coral. A school of tiny, glittering fish flicked hither and thither. Ralph spoke to himself, sounding the bass strings of delight.
"Whizzoh!"
Beyond the platform there was more enchantment. Some act of God— a typhoon perhaps, or the storm that had accompanied his own arrival— had banked sand inside the lagoon so that there was a long, deep pool in the beach with a high ledge of pink granite at the further end.
Why does Golding mention a destructive typhoon or storm in the middle of a positive description?
As a warning
As a fact
To make the reader want to read on
For variation
Fable - Which statements are an accurate quotation from fable? x2
‘Man-kind is an ironic title’
‘I saw what man can do to another’
'Through my experiences I learnt that men, women and children are naturally kind at heart'
‘Man produces evil like a bee produces honey’
True or False?
The boys' decent into savagery is foreshadowed in the very first chapter?
False
True
True or False?
Ralph's leadership can be closely linked to a dictatorship.
False
True
Which writer's intention closely links to the biblical tale of Adam and Eve?
Criticises how those who are different are targeted and unfairly victimised.
To highlight the importance of democracy.
To highlight that advanced technology can be effective for society and civilisation but can also be used to cause mass destruction in the wrong hands.
To criticise how humans destroy anything good due to the fact they’re inherently evil.
Which motif/symbol represents...
Law and Order / Democracy?
The Pig's Head
Simon
Piggy's Glasses
Conch
Which motif/symbol represents...
the devil?
The Pig's Head
Simon
Piggy's Glasses
Conch
Which motif/symbol represents...
rational thought, science and technology?
The Pig's Head
Simon
Piggy's Glasses
Conch
Which motif/symbol represents...
a Christ figure?
The Pig's Head
Simon
Piggy's Glasses
Conch
Whose responsibility is it to maintain the first signal fire?
Piggy's
The Hunters'
Sam and Eric's
The Littluns'
What powers does Jack ascribe to the beast after Simon’s murder?
Immortality and the power to change shape
Telepathy and the power to change shape
Immortality and telepathy
Enormous strength and murderous cunning
How does the first boy disappear?
Roger crushes him with a boulder.
The other boys kill him with their bare hands.
A boar gores him.
He burns to death when the signal fire ignites the forest.
Who is the first boy to disappear?
Piggy
Simon
Clark
A littun
Where does the beast go during the day, according to one littlun?
Into the ocean
Into the air
Into the fire
Into the caves near Castle Rock
Who sees the dead parachutist first?
Ralph
Sam and Eric
Jack
Piggy
Which character speaks to the Lord of the Flies?
Jack
Ralph
Piggy
Simon
What lures the navy ship to the island?
The fire in the jungle
The roar of the beast
The signal fire
The shortwave radio
Whom does Jack strike shortly after his first kill?
Ralph
Francis
Piggy
Roger
When Piggy is killed, what else is destroyed?
The shortwave radio
The conch
The Lord of the Flies
The signal fire
What is Ralph’s first act upon being elected leader?
Planning the building of the signal fire
Naming Piggy his chief advisor
Naming Simon the leader of the mystics
Naming Jack the leader of the hunters
What object does Ralph clutch when he talks about Simon’s murder?
The sow's head
The conch
Piggy's glasses
A spear
Who is the only boy to kill someone on the island by himself?
Piggy
Jack
Roger
Ralph
What does Jack suggest the boys use as the “pig” in their dance-like reenactment of the hunt?
A littlun
Piggy
Ralph
A real pig
Which boy treats the littluns with the most kindness?
Simon
Jack
Ralph
Piggy
Where is Jack’s tribe headquarters?
Next to Ralph’s
On the mountain of the beast
Deep in the jungle
At the Castle Rock
What tool or tools do the boys use to make fire?
A flint and steel
Ralph's tinderbox
Piggy's glasses
Matches from the plane
Which country do the boys come from?
Australia
England
New Zealand
Canada
What surrounds Simon’s body as it floats into the sea?
Sharks
Eels
A cloud of blood
Glowing fish
Who knocks the Lord of the Flies to the ground?
Ralph
Roger
Simon
Piggy
On what obstruction does the dead parachutist become tangled?
Tree limbs
Jagged rocks
The roof of the hut
The Castle Rock
Who tells Jack where Ralph is hiding in Chapter 12?
Simon
Roger
A littlun
Sam and Eric
Which boy does not dance at Jack’s first feast?
Ralph
Roger
Simon
Piggy
Which character would you link the following description to?
A democratic leader; fair; innocent to mankind’s capacity for evil to begin with; focused on and driven to uphold civilisation; a weak leader in that he gives too much power; generally ruled by his ego in his attempt to reinforce civilisation; having a capacity for savagery; regretful and distressed; devastated and broken by his ultimate insight into the true nature of man.
Jack
Piggy
Ralph
Sam and Eric
Which Freudian state is being described in the following sentence?
The primal force of desires, impulse and needs. It can be compared to the devil on the shoulder of cartoon characters. Some people do not keep it in check, so it dominates their personality.
Signs of this state are forceful speech, physical expression, and emotional outbursts.
Id
Ego
Super Ego
None of the above
Which character would you link the following description to?
Innately evil, arguably insightful, evil, cruel without reason, sadistic, sinister.
Jack
Simon
Ralph
Roger
Which characters link to this state towards the end of the novel?
This component of personality is composed of ideals that we have acquired from our parents and from society. It works to suppress the urges of the primal force and tries to make the ego behave morally, rather than realistically.
The ideals that contribute to the formation of this state include not just the morals and values that we have learned from our parents, but also the ideas about right and wrong that we acquire from society and the culture in which we live.
Ralph
Piggy
Jack
Sam and Eric
Which Freudian state is being described in the following sentence?
This component of personality is composed of ideals that we have acquired from our parents and from society. It works to suppress the urges of the primal force and tries to make the ego behave morally, rather than realistically.
The ideals that contribute to the formation of this state include not just the morals and values that we have learned from our parents, but also the ideas about right and wrong that we acquire from society and the culture in which we live.
Id
Ego
Super Ego
None of the above
Which character would you link the following description to?
Civilised to begin with; entitled; power hungry; a bully who preys on the weak; obsessive; violent; aggressive; tyrannical; ruled by his id; manipulative, an autocratic leader.
Jack
Piggy
Ralph
Sam and Eric
Which two characters link to this state at the end of the novel?
The primal force of desires, impulse and needs. It can be compared to the devil on the shoulder of cartoon characters. Some people do not keep it in check, so it dominates their personality.
Signs of this state are forceful speech, physical expression, and emotional outbursts.
Ralph
Jack
Roger
Piggy
Which character would you link the following description to?
Intelligent; rational; tolerated; ostracised; civilised; reliant on rules and order; in denial after Simon’s death; a victim of savagery.
Jack
Sam and Eric
Ralph
Piggy
Which Freudian state is being described in the following sentence?
The mediator between the two extremes on each end of the scale. This trait is the negotiator between desires and morals. Negotiations with the id help it get what it wants without causing too much damage.
It also tries to harness the power of the id to achieve things by regulating it.
People that have this personality want to please.
Id
Ego
Super Ego
None of the above
Which character would you link the following description to?
Different from the rest of the boys; mocked; Insightful in terms of the human condition; a Christ figure; innately good; good without ulterior motive; a victim of savagery
Jack
Simon
Ralph
Roger
Which character do we mostly associate this Freudian state with?
The mediator between the two extremes on each end of the scale. This trait is the negotiator between desires and morals. Negotiations with the id help it get what it wants without causing too much damage.
It also tries to harness the power of the id to achieve things by regulating it.
People that have this personality want to please.
Jack
Piggy
Roger
Ralph
Ozymandias - What form is it written in?
Blank verse
Dramatic monologue
Limerick
Sonnet
Ozymandias - What do you think is the message in the poem?
Nothing lasts forever.
Ozymandias was right to be arrogant.
Ozymandias seemed like a nice person.
The traveler didn't like the desert.
Ozymandias - Why does Shelley say that this story was told to him?
Because he made it up.
Because he's criticising the monarchy and may want to avoid trouble.
Because he stole the story from a traveller.
Because it adds tension.
London - What type of narrator is used in London?
First person
Second person
Third person
None of these
London - What is the rhyming scheme for the London poem?
ACAC
ABDE
ABAB
ACDC
London - What line suggests that people are also trapped mentally?
“How the youthful Harlots curse”
“In every voice: in every ban”
“The mind-forged manacles I hear”
“In every Infants cry of fear”
London - Why is there such a tight structure to the poem?
Blake had OCD
It reflects well ordered lives of the ruling classes
It reflects the restrictions inflicted on the poor
Blake found it easier to write in an ordered structure
London - Which of the following might be ideas that one can infer from the poem?
Blake sees the rapid urbanisation in Britain at the time as a dangerous force
The speaker presents a London where children are no longer free to enjoy childhood but are forced to work in dangerous conditions
The poem is pessimistic. It is without hope for the future
All of the above
The Prelude: What does the extract of The Prelude show about nature?
Nature is more powerful than man.
Man is more powerful than nature.
It's idyllic and peaceful.
It's boring.
The Prelude: Which two quotations show he knows he is doing something wrong when he steals the boat?
“Unloosed her chain”
“Act of stealth”
“It’s usual home”
“Troubled pleasure”
My Last Duchess: Who is the narrator, or speaker, of this poem?
Robert Browning
the poet
a Duke
the Duchess
My Last Duchess: What does the Duke suggest that the Duchess did?
Steal his money.
Was unfaithful with other men/promiscuous.
Saved the world.
Was loyal and faithful.
My Last Duchess: The poem is written in the form of a
Sonnet
Ode
Dramatic monologue
My Last Duchess: It is obvious that the Duke has a love for...
objects over people.
his late wife, the Duchess.
all women.
everyone in his kingdom.
My Last Duchess: The main theme of the poem is...
gender inequality in society
racial equality in society
relationships are equal
...equilateral triangles
Charge of the Light Brigade: What is the setting of this poem?
A battlefield nicknamed The Valley of Death
in the light brigade
in America during the revolutionary war
in a museum
Charge of the Light Brigade: What is the major conflict in the poem?
the leader sent British soldiers into a battle they couldn't win
the men had to ride horses instead of having tanks
the Russians and Cossacks lost the battle
the 600 men won the battle
Charge of the Light Brigade: what would be an appropriate intention for this poem?
We should have courage and honor even in intense situations
Don't follow a leader who gives bad commands
Don't go to war
We should do whatever possible to avoid being in a battle
What are the 3 themes of the poem The Charge of The Light Brigade?
War.
Loyalty.
Heroism.
Romance.
Excitement.
What does the title Exposure link to? (select 2)
The weather
The trenches
Owen's life
The people back home
Exposure: What is an important contextual thing to remember about Wilfred Owen?
He was a poet
He had one arm
He was a soldier himself
He could sing
Exposure: Which literary techniques are demonstrated in the line: 'Pale flakes with fingering stealth come feeling for our faces'? (select 2 that apply)
Alliteration
Repetition
Onomatopoeia
Personification
Exposure: Why did Owen personify the weather so much?
Because he could
Because it is the real enemy
Because the German's hate bad weather
To show how nice it was
Exposure: Why make the poem so long and monotonous? (make 3 selections).
To show that their is no joy in the trenches
To show their is no hope in the trenches
To show that Owen had a lot of free time on his hand
To show how never-ending the soldier's suffering feels
Storm on the Island: What is Stormont?
Another name for the houses of Parliament
A very isolated Irish island
The Parliament building for Ireland
The seat of government for Northern Ireland
Storm on the Island: Which 2 of these are oxymorons?
strafes invisibly
exploding comfortably
raise a chorus
huge nothing
Storm on the Island: Form: What is the effect of the poem not rhyming?
It makes it difficult to study
It makes it chaotic like the storm
All of these
It does rhyme
Storm on the Island: With what theme does the poem start?
death
safety and security
hate
love and peace
Bayonet Charge: Why is there a description of a terrified animal in the poem?
To make the poem more interesting
To make the poem more about animals and not people
To make the poem into a nature poem
To show that the war is violent to everything, not just the men.
Bayonet Charge: What did Hughes believe about war?
That it was fun and great.
That it was noble and honourable.
That it was dangerous and difficult.
That it was like a lovely summer holiday.
Bayonet Charge: Which description best fits how the soldier is feeling in the poem?
Ready to fight for his country
Angry at his situation
A loss of patriotism for his country
Sad at the deaths of his fellow soldiers
Bayonet Charge: In the final line "His terror's touchy dynamite", what is it that makes the soldier dangerous?
His stick of dynamite
His touch
His fear
His breath
Which themes are in the poem 'Remains'?
Effects of conflict, reality of conflict, memory, negative emotions including guilt and individual experiences.
Power of humans, loss and absence, negative emotions including fear and pride.
Remains: What is the tone and mood of the poem?
Natural fast pace to the poem - like a confession with anecdotal language. The memory hurts more than the event itself.
Conversational, jokey language
Remains: 'probably armed, possibly not' suggests....
It happened more than once.
He has no sense of remorse.
He has doubts whether he made the right decision to shoot.
They are programmed to behave a certain way.
The poem Remains examines...
the choice a kamikaze pilot made and the impact on the rest of his life.
The trauma family members experience when soldiers leave for war.
the impact of the weather in World War One.
the lasting psychological effects conflict can have on a person's well-being.
War Photographer: Why might a priest be a suitable comparison for the photographer?
Priests deliver funeral services to remember and honour the dead.
Priests believe in God.
Priests offer advice to people who are struggling.
Priests lead communities of people.
War Photographer: What are the two main themes of the poem?
The horror of war and mankind’s willingness to participate in continuous conflict
The horror of war and mankind’s lack of concern for the victims of conflict.
The horror of war and mankind’s greed for photographic evidence
War Photographer: Which statement best describes the poem's attitude to power?
Objects can contain a lot of power.
Memories can be very powerful.
Conflict can have power over people who aren't fighting.
All of the above.
Tissue: What links can be made between an architect and God.
Their building projects were very expensive.
The materials they use for construction come from the earth.
Their building projects took 6 days to complete and they rested on the seventh.
They are both designers.
Tissue: What theme runs through the poem 'Tissue'?
Guilt
Reality of conflict
Identity
Loss and absence
What form is the poem 'Tissue' written in?
Free verse
Sonnet
Blank verse
Soliliquoy
Tissue: 'Paper' is a metaphor for....?
Gender
Human power.
Heritage
Wealth
Who is the speaker in 'Poppies'?
Daughter
Soldier
Son
Mother
Poppies: What are the two concepts juxtaposed in the poem?
Domestic
Oppression
Military
Freedom
The poem Poppies is written in the form of a narrative by an imagined person. What is the term for this type of poem?
dramatic monologue
sonnet
limerick
free verse
What is The Emigree about?
The speaker talks about a city in a country she left as a child - she has a purely positive view of it.
The speaker talks about a city she left because she hated living there.
The speaker talks about a city in a country she left as an adult - she has a purely negative view of it.
The speaker is talking about a place called Emigree.
Which of the following is a relevant intention for The Emigree?
To highlight the power of nature.
To highlight the damaging impact of war and conflict on an individual.
To highlight the futility of war.
To criticise those in power.
What does the word 'emigree' mean?
Someone who stays in one country forever.
Someone who is trapped in one country.
Someone who leaves one country to settle in another.
Someone who is imprisoned.
Checking out Me History: Nanny de Maroon helped to free slaves and fight the British in...
Guyana
Jamaica
South Africa
the USA
Checking out Me History: Why is the poem written in Agard's dialect?
To show his pride for his country
Because that's the only way he can write
To educate the reader on how a Guyanese man sounds
Checking out Me History: What's the message of the poem?
That we should learn about lots of different cultures in school
That the British culture is best and that's all we need to know
That schools are good at teaching about lots of different cultures
