Lord of the Flies exam questions and answers already graded A
8 views 0 purchase
Course
LORD OF THE FLIES
Institution
Oxford University (OX)
What is the "scar"?
The "scar" is the strip of the island that was damaged by the cabin of the plane when it crashed
How old is Ralph?
12 and a few months
What prevents Piggy from running and swimming?
his asthma and that his aunt has warned him against swimming. Also, his glasses ...
Lord of the Flies exam questions and
answers already graded A+
What is the "scar"?
The "scar" is the strip of the island that was damaged by the cabin of the plane when it crashed
How old is Ralph?
12 and a few months
What prevents Piggy from running and swimming?
his asthma and that his aunt has warned him against swimming. Also, his glasses prevent
physical acivity
What does Ralph find that Piggy sees as valuable?
Ralph finds a conch shell
What does Piggy suggest be done with the treasure Ralph has found?
Piggy suggests that Ralph try blowing on the conch to summon any boys who might have
survived the plane crash
What does Ralph do for Jack to maintain peace?
Ralph announces that Jack will be in charge of his choirboys, who will be the hunters
What excuse does Jack find for not killing the pig?
he was debating where to cut the pig and it escaped before he decided
Compare the characters of Ralph Piggy, and Jack. What are they like? What is their relationship
like? What do you think their relationship will be like as the book progresses?
Ralph is good-looking, confident, and calm/Piggy is fat but intelligent/Jack is heartless and
yearns for power, Ralph doesn't respect Piggy, Piggy respects Ralph but isn't happy with the way
he is treated by him, Jack is awful to Piggy and is too weak to stand up to Ralph
How does social order come about on the island?
Ralph and Piggy gather the boys and they all decide to elect a leader. Ralph is elected, but Jack
clearly wants the position. To placate him, Ralph makes Jack & his followers the hunters. The
boys, unsure of how to behave w/o adults, seek to re-create the structures of society on their
island. They elect a leader, establish a division of labor and start systematically exploring the
island.
, Who do you think would make the best leader of the boys introduced in the first chapter and
why do you think so?
Ralph because he is naturally confident, a good listener, a good speaker, and is calm and
collective. Also his appearance is athletic and good looking.
Why do you think Jack didn't kill the pig?
Jack hesitates to kill the piglet because the enormity of cutting into living flesh
What does the small boy with the mulberry birthmark tell the assembly?
he asks the assembly what they intend to do about the "snake-thing." The boy introduces the
concept of the Beast on the island
2) How does Ralph calm the small boys?
Ralph calms the boys by telling them they couldn't have a beastie or snake-thing on an island as
small as the one on which they're stranded. Ralph assures the boys that you only get large
beasts in big countries like Africa and India.
3) What does Ralph plan to do to help the boys get rescued?
Ralph plans to aid in the boys' rescue by making smoke on the island to attract any ship that
might be passing nearby
4) Why do the boys suddenly need Piggy's "specs"?
The boys need Piggy's glasses to make a fire. They use the lens of the glasses to focus the sun's
rays on the dry leaves they have gathered
5) For what job does Jack volunteer his choir?
Jack volunteers his choir for the core of the fire lookouts. He says he will split his hunters into
two groups and they will be responsible for keeping the fire going.
6) Golding gives some clues as to when this story might be taking place. What time do you think
the story takes place and what are the clues given?
WWII because atomic bombs are dropped from planes
7) What happened to the small boy with the mulberry birthmark? How does Golding set up the
events around this boy so that what happened to him is clear? What effect does this have on
the story?
He is killed in the fire, this is implied because the boy disappeared and then the fire grew out of
hand and he was never seen again
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller BRAINBOOSTERS. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $13.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
