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Final Exam 2025

Total questions: 125

Worksheet time: 1hrs 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Identify Simon
a)
f. a character representing pure goodness and innocence
b)
a. a character representing social order, principles, and civility
c)
b. a character representing anarchy and savagery
d)
c. a character representing knowledge, intelligence, and reason
e)
d. an object representing the high hand of authority
2.
Identify Ralph
a)
a. a character representing social order, principles, and civility
b)
b. a character representing anarchy and savagery
c)
c. a character representing knowledge, intelligence, and reason
d)
d. an object representing the high hand of authority
e)
e. a character representing the evil in all of us
3.
Identify Piggy
a)
c. a character representing knowledge, intelligence, and reason
b)
a. a character representing social order, principles, and civility
c)
b. a character representing anarchy and savagery
d)
d. an object representing the high hand of authority
e)
e. a character representing the evil in all of us
4.
Identify Jack
a)
b. a character representing anarchy and savagery
b)
a. a character representing social order, principles, and civility
c)
c. a character representing knowledge, intelligence, and reason
d)
d. an object representing the high hand of authority
e)
e. a character representing the evil in all of us
5.
Identify Allegory
a)
h. a story with a double meaning
b)
a. a character representing social order, principles, and civility
c)
b. a character representing anarchy and savagery
d)
c. a character representing knowledge, intelligence, and reason
e)
d. an object representing the high hand of authority
6.
Identify William Golding
a)
g. the author of the book
b)
a. a character representing social order, principles, and civility
c)
b. a character representing anarchy and savagery
d)
c. a character representing knowledge, intelligence, and reason
e)
d. an object representing the high hand of authority
7.
Identify Dystopia
a)
i. An imaginary place or state in which the condition of life is extremely bad, as from deprivation, oppression, or terror
b)
a. a character representing social order, principles, and civility
c)
b. a character representing anarchy and savagery
d)
c. a character representing knowledge, intelligence, and reason
e)
d. an object representing the high hand of authority
8.
Identify Conch
a)
d. an object representing the high hand of authority
b)
a. a character representing social order, principles, and civility
c)
b. a character representing anarchy and savagery
d)
c. a character representing knowledge, intelligence, and reason
e)
e. a character representing the evil in all of us
9.
Identify Beast
a)
e. a character representing the evil in all of us
b)
a. a character representing social order, principles, and civility
c)
b. a character representing anarchy and savagery
d)
c. a character representing knowledge, intelligence, and reason
e)
d. an object representing the high hand of authority
10.

The boys are on the island because

a)
a. their ship sank
b)
b. they will be safe from the war there
c)
c. their plane was shot down
d)
d. they were on vacation
11.

The boy with the mulberry birthmark who was fearful of the “snake-thing”

a)
a. disappears
b)
b. was Simon
c)
c. later becomes one of the bravest boys
d)
d. refuses to eat the meat Jack provides
12.

The conch shell becomes a symbol of

a)
a. freedom
b)
b. authority
c)
c. tyranny
d)
d. death
13.
4. Jack changes from a civilized schoolboy to a(n)
a)
a. insane butcher obsessed with murdering his way to power
b)
b. a sadist obsessed with torture
c)
c. a clever tyrant obsessed with creating a new form of government
d)
d. a savage obsessed with hunting
14.
5. Which boy suggests, “We’ll have rules! Lots of rules!”?
a)
a. Jack
b)
b. Simon
c)
c. Piggy
d)
d. Roger
15.
6. Simon recognizes that the beast
a)
a. lives in the sea
b)
b. lives on the mountain
c)
c. is within each of them
d)
d. is stalking them at night
16.
7. In the early part of the novel, “a civilization that knew nothing of him and was in ruins” prevents
a)
a. Roger from hitting Henry with rocks
b)
b. Piggy from carrying wood to the fire
c)
c. Jack from killing the first pig
d)
d. Simon from pushing over the pig’s head on the stick
17.
8. The bodies of Simon and Piggy are
a)
a. buried under Castle Rock
b)
b. left as an offering for the beast
c)
c. washed out to sea
d)
d. carried to the top of the mountain
18.
9. The only boy who does not participate in murder is
a)
a. Piggy
b)
b. Simon
c)
c. Ralph
d)
d. Roger
19.
10. Who starts the fire that ironically brings rescue?
a)
a. Jack
b)
b. Ralph
c)
c. Simon
d)
d. Piggy
20.
11. When Robert suggests that the game needs a real pig “because you’ve got to kill him,” what does Jack suggest using?
a)
a. a dead pig
b)
b. a dummy
c)
c. a littlun
d)
d. Simon
21.
12. Simon’s death represents the death of
a)
a. poetry and imagination
b)
b. law and order
c)
c. democracy and freedom
d)
d. humanity and hope
22.
13. Jack impales the sow’s head on a stick
a)
a. as a warning to Ralph
b)
b. to awe his followers
c)
c. to establish himself as chief
d)
d. as a gift for the beast
23.
14. While staring at the severed pig’s head, Simon has a mystical experience that reveals to him that the beast is
a)
a. on the mountain top
b)
b. a creature that the boys can hunt and kill
c)
c. a creature from the sea
d)
d. the evil within the human heart and mind
24.
15. Roger is unable to throw rocks directly at the “littlun” on the beach because
a)
a. the laws of civilization restrain him
b)
b. he is afraid of what Ralph will do
c)
c. the “littlun” is partially hidden by a “sandy white wall”
d)
d. Ralph is watching him too closely.
25.
16. Piggy’s auntie owns a
a)
a. bakery
b)
b. private school
c)
c. dress shop
d)
d. candy store
26.

In the beginning of the book, what main function does the fire serve?

a)
a. warmth
b)
b. cooks food
c)
c. sends a rescue signal
d)
d. all the above
27.
18. Piggy suffers from
a)
a. fatigue
b)
b. hearing impairment
c)
c. asthma
d)
d. congenital heart defect
28.
19. The destruction of the conch occurs at the same time as
a)
a. Simon’s death
b)
b. Piggy’s death
c)
c. Ralph’s death
d)
d. both b and c
29.
20. The naval officer’s comment about the boys’ fun and games is an example of
a)
a. foreshadowing
b)
b. symbolism
c)
c. irony
d)
d. conflict
30.

The first instance in the loss of humanity of the Lord of the Flies is seen in its treatment of the

a)

parachutist

b)

littluns

c)

boy with the mulberry birthmark

d)

naval officer

31.
22. The Lord of the Flies is a symbol of
a)
a. evil
b)
b. death
c)
c. hope
d)
d. war
32.
23. For Jack’s tribe, the need for meat becomes secondary to the
a)
a. need for security
b)
b. lust to kill
c)
c. need for a fort
d)
d. desire to stay together
33.
24. The reenactment of the pig hunt in which Robert is hurt foreshadows
a)
a. Piggy’s death
b)
b. The hunt for Ralph
c)
c. The rescue
d)
d. Simon’s death
34.
Select the person who said the following quote: "We're strong - we hunt! If there's a beast, we'll hunt it down! We'll close in and beat and beat and beat - !"
a)
a. Ralph
b)
b. Piggy
c)
c. Simon
d)
d. Jack
e)
e. Narrator
35.
Select the person who said the following quote: "The fire's the most important thing. Without the fire, we can't be rescued.”
a)
a. Ralph
b)
b. Piggy
c)
c. Simon
d)
d. Jack
e)
e. Narrator
36.
Select the person who said the following quote: "What are we? Humans? Or animals? Or savages? What's grownups going to think?"
a)
a. Ralph
b)
b. Piggy
c)
c. Simon
d)
d. Jack
e)
e. Narrator
37.
Select the person who said the following quote: "Maybe there is a beast. Maybe it's only us."
a)
a. Ralph
b)
b. Piggy
c)
c. Simon
d)
d. Jack
e)
e. Narrator
38.
Select the person who said the following quote: “Ralph wept for the end of innocence, the darkness of man's heart, and the fall through the air of the true, wise friend called Piggy.”
a)
a. Ralph
b)
b. Piggy
c)
c. Simon
d)
d. Jack
e)
e. Narrator
39.
Select the theme that the following quote illustrates: 1. The thing is—fear can’t hurt you any more than a dream.
a)
f) Fear of the unknown
b)
a) The need for civilization
c)
b) The evil, which lies within man
d)
c) Mob rule—crowd mentality
e)
d) The loss of innocence
40.
Select the theme that the following quote illustrates: 2. All at once the crowd swayed towards the island and were gone-following Jack. Even the tiny kids went and did their best among the leaves and broken branches.
a)
c) Mob rule—crowd mentality
b)
a) The need for civilization
c)
b) The evil, which lies within man
d)
d) The loss of innocence
e)
e) Power and the abuse of power
41.
Select the theme that the following quote illustrates: 3. Ralph wept for the end of innocence, the darkness of man’s heart, and the fall through the air of the true, wise friend called Piggy.
a)
d) The loss of innocence
b)
a) The need for civilization
c)
b) The evil, which lies within man
d)
c) Mob rule—crowd mentality
e)
e) Power and the abuse of power
42.
Select the theme that the following quote illustrates: 4. We've got to have rules and obey them. After all, we're not savages. We're English, and the English are best at everything.
a)
a) The need for civilization
b)
b) The evil, which lies within man
c)
c) Mob rule—crowd mentality
d)
d) The loss of innocence
e)
e) Power and the abuse of power
43.
Select the theme that the following quote illustrates: 5. I'm frightened. Of us.
a)
b) The evil, which lies within man
b)
a) The need for civilization
c)
c) Mob rule—crowd mentality
d)
d) The loss of innocence
e)
e) Power and the abuse of power
44.
Select the theme that the following quote illustrates: 6. The mask was a thing on its own, behind which Jack hid, liberated from shame and self-consciousness.
a)
b) The evil, which lies within man
b)
a) The need for civilization
c)
c) Mob rule—crowd mentality
d)
d) The loss of innocence
e)
e) Power and the abuse of power
45.
Select the theme that the following quote illustrates: 7. The conch exploded into a thousand white fragments and ceased to exist.
a)
e) Power and the abuse of power
b)
a) The need for civilization
c)
b) The evil, which lies within man
d)
c) Mob rule—crowd mentality
e)
d) The loss of innocence
46.

Where does Romeo and Juliet take place?

a)

somewhere in Europe, Shakespearean times

b)

recent, Verona, Italy

c)

Late 1500's, Verona, Italy

d)

Late 1600's, London, England

47.

This member is lower class character who is Juliet's caretaker since birth.

a)

Rosaline

b)

Peter the Servant

c)

Lady Capulet

d)

Nurse

48.

The unseen love interest of Romeo at the beginning of the play and doesn't love him in return.

a)

Rosaline

b)

Montague

c)

Lady Capulet

d)

Juliet

49.

Romeo's cousin who unsuccessful tries to make peace between the fighting families.

a)

Prince Escalus

b)

Mercutio

c)

Benvolio

d)

Tybalt

50.

A nearly 14 year old girl of the house of Capulet and encounters Romeo at the masquerade ball see and fall in love with him.

a)

Nurse

b)

Juliet

c)

Rosaline

d)

Lady Capulet

51.

Romeo's temperamental and witty friend who is related to the Prince of Verona.

a)

Benvolio

b)

Mercutio

c)

Friar Lawrance

d)

Montague

52.

Juliet's cousin a very aggressive Capulet who hates the Montagues.

a)

Benvolio

b)

Mercutio

c)

Tybalt

d)

Paris

53.

The older count that Lord Capulet intends Juliet to marry.

a)

Romeo

b)

Mercutio

c)

Tybalt

d)

Paris

54.

An impulsive 16-year-old male who is a Montague and falls in love with Juliet as the masquerade party.

a)

Benvolio

b)

Romeo

c)

Mercutio

d)

Paris

55.

This is the absolute ruler of the independent Italian city-state of Verona and stands as the supreme power.

a)

Lord Montague

b)

Romeo

c)

Lord Capulet

d)

Prince Escalus

56.

A level-headed Franciscan priest who marries Romeo and Juliet.

a)

Benvolio

b)

Mercutio

c)

Friar Lawrance

d)

Prince Escalus

57.

Romeo's parents who ask Benvolio to look after Romeo when he is heartbroken.

a)

The Montagues

b)

The Capulets

c)

Prince Escalus soldiers

d)

The Priests

58.

Juliet's parents who are eager for Juliet to be married to Lord Paris.

a)

The Montagues

b)

The Capulets

c)

Prince Escalus soldiers

d)

The Priests

59.

Which of the following is a conversation between two or more people?

a)

aside

b)

monologue

c)

dialogue

d)

soliloquy

60.

Which of the following is an extended speech spoken only by one character and might only speak to audience?

a)

aside

b)

monologue

c)

dialogue

d)

soliloquy

61.

Which of the following is an extended speech spoken only by one character as if alone and reveals thoughts and feelings to audience?

a)

aside

b)

monologue

c)

dialogue

d)

soliloquy

62.

Which of the following is a short message intended for only the audience or another character to hear?

a)

aside

b)

monologue

c)

dialogue

d)

soliloquy

63.
What families are fighting at the beginning of Romeo and Juliet as well as throughout the entire play?
a)
The Capulets and the Montagues
b)
The Capulets and the Juliets
c)
The Montagues and the Romeos
d)
The Montagues and The Prince
64.

What does the prologue tell the reader will happen at the end of Romeo and Juliet?

a)

Only Juliet will die.

b)

Romeo and Juliet will survive.

c)

Only Romeo will die.

d)

Two "star-crossed" lovers will die.

65.
What family does Romeo belong to?
a)
Montagues
b)
Capulets
c)
Friar Lawrence's family
d)
The Gregorys
66.
What family does Juliet belong to?
a)
Friar Lawrence's family
b)
Montagues
c)
Capulets
d)
The Sampsons
67.
How old is Juliet?
a)
Twenty-One
b)
Thirteen
c)
Ten 
d)
Sixteen
68.
What gentleman seeks Juliet's hand in marriage?
a)
Mercutio
b)
Benvolio
c)
Paris
d)
Lord Montague
69.
What event does Benvolio suggest that Romeo attends to avoid thinking about Rosaline? 
a)
The Capulet's house party
b)
The Montague's house party
c)
Rosaline's wedding
d)
A play at the globe theater
70.

What do Romeo, Benvolio, and Mercutio wear to disguise themselves as they enter the Capulet party?

a)
A baseball cap
b)
A bedazzled sweatshirt
c)
A cape
d)
A mask
71.
Who becomes outraged that Lord Capulet allows Romeo to stay at the party?
a)
Benvolio
b)
Tybalt
c)
Mercutio
d)
Gregory
72.
What does Romeo discover about Juliet at the end of Act One?
a)
He realizes Juliet is a Capulet.
b)
He realizes that Juliet is older than himself.
c)
He realizes that Juliet is already engaged to Paris.
d)
He realizes that Juliet is a figment of his imagination.
73.

What does biting one's thumb at another person signify?

a)

a pleasant greeting

b)

an indication of power and social status

c)

a silly way of greeting a close friend

d)

a rude, insulting gesture

74.

According to Prince Escalus, which two characters are responsible for keeping the peace between the two families?

a)

Romeo & Tybalt

b)

Lord Montague & Lord Capulet

c)

Benvolio & Mercutio

d)

Friar Lawrence & Friar Brown

75.

What is Lord Capulet's stipulation before he will grant Paris his blessing to marry Juliet?

a)

Paris must win her heart.

b)

Paris must ask for the Prince's blessing.

c)

He must pay a large dowry.

d)

Juliet's older sister must get married first.

76.

What does Romeo first compare Juliet to in Act 2, Scene 2?

a)

The sun

b)

The moon

c)

A rose

d)

The trees

77.

What does Juliet say Romeo will do if he really loves her?

a)

He will tell his parents about her.

b)

He will fight Paris for her.

c)

He won’t tell his friends about her.

d)

He will marry her.

78.

What is the name of the priest who marries Romeo and Juliet?

a)

Friar Tuck

b)

Friar John

c)

Friar Laurence

d)

Friar Peter

79.

Who does Juliet send to ask Romeo about the wedding?

a)

Peter

b)

The friar

c)

Tybalt

d)

The nurse

80.

Why does the friar think it’s a good idea to marry Romeo and Juliet?

a)

Because they are in love.

b)

Because their marriage might end the feud.

c)

Because he doesn’t have anything better to do.

d)

Because he thinks they will have really cute children.

81.

Who keeps interrupting the balcony scene?

a)

Lady Capulet

b)

The nurse

c)

Lord Capulet

d)

Mercutio

82.

Why does Juliet ask Romeo not to swear by the moon?

a)

Because it is ugly.

b)

Because the sun is brighter.

c)

Because it changes all the time.

d)

Because she doesn’t believe him.

83.

Who is the first to mention marriage?

a)

Romeo

b)

Juliet

84.

What is the friar's hobby?

a)

Gardening

b)

Collecting figurines

c)

Writing

d)

Directing the choir

85.

Why is the friar reluctant about marrying Romeo and Juliet?

a)

The families might start fighting again.

b)

Romeo might be rushing into marriage.

c)

The families might stop fighting.

d)

He has a lot of gardening to do.

86.

Who kills Mercutio in Act III Scene 1?

a)

Romeo

b)

Benvolio

c)

Tybalt

d)

Ronaldo

87.

Who does Mercutio blame for his death when he says "I was hurt under your arm" ?

a)

Romeo

b)

Benvolio

c)

Tybalt

d)

Ronaldo

88.

What is Romeo's punishment sentenced by the prince?

a)

Put to death

b)

Banishment

c)

Join a convent

d)

20 hours of community service

89.

"This is the truth, or let ______ die."

a)

Romeo

b)

Benvolio

c)

Tybalt

d)

Mercutio

90.

When the nurse calls out "he's dead! he's dead! he's dead! to Juliet, it is an example of...

a)

monologue

b)

soliloquy

c)

double entrendre

d)

dramatic irony

91.

Who says "be merciful, say 'death;' for exile hath more terror in his look"

a)

Romeo

b)

Benvolio

c)

Juliet

d)

Friar Lawrence

92.

Who does Sir Capulet agree to for Juliet to marry?

a)

Romeo

b)

Prince

c)

Paris

d)

Benvolio

93.

Who says "My lord, I would that Thursday were to-morrow"

a)

Romeo

b)

Benvolio

c)

Paris

d)

Juliet

94.

What excuse does Juliet give the nurse for going to Friar Lawrence's cell at the end of Act III?

a)

She wants to see Romeo one last time

b)

She wants him to absolve her marriage

c)

She wants to make confession

d)

She wants to find some poison to drink

95.
Identify the character: Ignores multiple warning signs of fate to seek love
a)
Romeo
b)
Juliet
c)
Paris
d)
Friar Lawrence
96.
Identify the character: Though Montague, seeks to keep the peace between the warring families
a)
Benvolio
b)
Tybalt
c)
Paris
d)
Prince
97.
Identify the character: Willing to duel for his friend's honor when that same friend will not
a)
Mercutio
b)
Benvolio
c)
Tybalt
d)
Romeo
98.
Identify the character: Serves as messenger between the lovers in order to arrange their secret marriage
a)
Nurse
b)
Juliet
c)
Friar Lawrence
d)
Mercutio
99.
Identify the quote: ""Good gentle youth, tempt not a desp'rate man. Fly hence and leave me ... put not another sin upon my head by urging me to fury. O, begone!"
a)
Romeo
b)
Juliet
c)
Benvolio
d)
Friar Lawrence
100.
Identify the quote: “O happy daggar! This is thy sheath; there rust, and let me die.”
a)
Romeo
b)
Juliet
c)
Paris
d)
Prince
101.
Identify the quote: "I will raise her statue in pure gold, That whiles Verona by that name is known, There shall no figure at such rate be set As that of true and faithful Juliet.
a)
Lord Montague
b)
Prince
c)
Paris
d)
Lord Capulet
102.
In Romeo and Juliet, Act V, Scene i, what message does Balthasar report to Romeo?
a)
The Prince has pardoned Romeo, allowing him to return
b)
Juliet is dead and has been laid to rest in the Capulet tomb
c)
Friar Lawrence is on his way to Mantua.
d)
Juliet will definitely marry Paris.
103.
In The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, Act V, Scene i, why does Romeo seek out an apothecary?
a)
He wants an expert to confirm that Juliet is really dead.
b)
He wants a special medical pass to return to Verona.
c)
He wants a special potion to revive Juliet.
d)
He wants to poison himself later.
104.

In Act V, why is Friar Lawrence upset when he learns that Friar John has not yet been to Mantua?

a)
He fears that the Prince may punish both him and Friar John
b)
He fears that Friar John may have been exposed to the plague.
c)
He's irritated since John has failed before to deliver notes
d)
He's fearful that failure to reach Romeo may cause disaster
105.
In Romeo and Juliet, Act V, Scene iii, what motivates Paris to visit the churchyard at night?
a)
his wish to spy on Romeo
b)
his grief over Juliet’s death
c)
his resentment of the Prince
d)
his secret bargain with Lord Capulet
106.
Which choice best states one of Romeo’s motives for drinking poison in Act V?
a)
He thinks that through death, Juliet will find joy in life
b)
He thinks Juliet dead and wants to spend eternity with her
c)
He is plagued by guilt over Tybalt’s death.
d)
He is upset over his banishment.
107.
According to Montague in The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, Act V, Scene iii, what is the cause of Lady Montague’s death?
a)
complications of old age
b)
grief over the death of Juliet
c)
grief over Romeo’s banishment
d)
sorrow about the continuing feud
108.
In The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, Act V, why does the apothecary bend to Romeo’s pressure and agree to break the law?
a)
The apothecary sympathizes with Romeo’s loss.
b)
The apothecary works for Romeo’s family.
c)
The apothecary badly needs the money.
d)
The apothecary is a career criminal.
109.

Who offers the potion to Juliet in act 4 scene 1?

a)

Romeo

b)

Lady Capulet

c)

Nurse

d)

Friar Lawrence

110.

Who discovers Juliet' seemingly lifeless body on the bed?

a)

Romeo

b)

Nurse

c)

Lady Capulet

d)

Lord Capulet

e)

Friar Lawrence

111.

Why is Juliet debating whether to take the potion or not?

a)

She doesn't want the Capulets to be sad

b)

She is doubtful about whether she wants to marry Paris or Romeo

c)

She is scared the potion is not going to work and she will die

d)

She thinks it will taste bad

112.

Who goes to rouse Juliet on her wedding day?

a)

Nurse

b)

Lady Capulet

c)

Paris

d)

Lord Capulet

113.

What ‘k’ does Juliet threaten to use if Friar Lawrence cannot help her?

a)

knave

b)

knife

c)

kale

d)

kneel

114.

Whose idea is it for Juliet to drink the sleeping potion?

a)

Romeo

b)

Juliet

c)

Paris

d)

Friar Lawrence

115.

How does Juliet feel about taking the potion?

a)

She is nervous

b)

She is excited

c)

She doesn't want to take it

d)

She changes her mind

116.

Juliet tells the Nurse about her plan

a)

True

b)

False

117.

What are the Capulets about to celebrate when she takes the potion?

a)

Juliet's wedding to Paris

b)

Tybalt's funeral

c)

Juliet's 15th birthday party

d)

"It's Friday, Friday..."

118.

Friar Lawrence pretends to believe Juliet is dead

a)

True

b)

False

119.

What does Capulet decide to do with all the things that were to be used for the wedding?

a)

Throw them away

b)

Burn them in a bonfire

c)

Use them for Juliet's funeral

d)

Sell them online

120.

Which symbol ends a complete declarative sentence?

a)

Comma

b)

Period

c)

Colon

d)

Exclamation Mark

121.

True or False: An apostrophe indicates possession and a contraction.

a)

True

b)

False

122.

Which sentence is correct?

a)

He yelled, "I found an abandoned treehouse!"

b)

"He yelled, I found an abandoned treehouse."

c)

He yelled "I found an abandoned treehouse!"

123.
What type of punctuation does this sentence need?
Math is my favorite subject ___
a)
!
b)
?
c)
.
d)
,
124.
What goes at the end of this sentence?
WOW!  Did you see that ___
a)
!
b)
.
c)
?
d)
,
125.

What is this?

a)

period

b)

exclamation point

c)

question mark

d)

quotation marks