Lord of the Flies Quiz questions

Ralph uses what to summon the other boys?

a bella firea conch shella whistle

Piggy suffers from what?

asthmablindnessdiabetesinsomnia

Jack and his "hunters" are actually what type of group?

military school cadetsfootball teamchoirjuvenile delinquents

The boys are stranded on an island where?

the Caribbean Seathe Pacific Oceanthe North Atlanticthe Indian Ocean

Who identifies the island as part of a Coral Reef?

JackRalphPiggySimon

"Samneric" refers to what or whom?

the islandthe youngest boysthe Lord of the Fliesthe twins

"Creepers" refers to what?

snakesinsectsvinesworms

Ralph's father is what?

a pilot in the English air forcea cartographer for the Scottish coast guardan advisor to Queen Elizabethan officer in the English navy

Piggy's real name is actually what?

LesliePercivalGeraldnone of the above

Why do Jack and his hunters attack Ralph and Piggy?

They want to steal Piggy's glasses.They want to intimidate them into joining their tribe.They want to steal the conch.They want to take control over the fire.

What is referred to in the line, "There was lightning and thunder and rain. We was scared!"

Finding the beastSimon's murderThe first day on the islandJack and his hunters

Which character pretends to be a pig during the chant?

EricMauriceRogerSimon

According to Eric, what would be preferable to capture by Jack and his tribe?

never leaving the junglecapture by the Redsstarvationfacing the beast

Which character repeats the saying, "Sucks to your ass-mar"?

JackRalphRogerSimon

Who worries that the other boys think that he is insane?

JackPiggy

SimonPercival

Who hesitates when the boys vote for chief, unsure whether to support Ralph?

JackRogerPiggySimon

Ralph considers ______ the most important thing on the island.

foodthe fireavoiding the beastthe conch

Which of the following characters is not held as a prisoner by Jack and his hunters?

EricWilfredPiggySam

All of the following are locations on the island except which?

the lagoonCastle Rockthe scarthe volcano

Jack jokes that they could actually kill _____ in place of a pig during their dance.

RalphPiggySimona "littlun"

The conch shell can symbolize all of the following <i>except</i>:

democracyauthorityorderauthoritarianism

Which of the following characters has the strongest religious sensibility?

JackPiggySimonSamneric

Which of the following is a direct Satanic symbol?

The spear sharpened at both endsPercivalThe pig's headThe pilot

Which event in human history does not have a direct parallel in Lord of the Flies?

the development of private propertythe development of governmentthe discovery of firethe move away from hunter-gatherer societies

Ralph best represents which aspect of human nature?

intellectspiritualitymoral choiceinstinct

Which of the following least represents Jack's political philosophy as leader?

communismtotalitarianismanarchymilitarism

Which of the following does not represent civilized society?

fire on the mountainconch shellspear sharpened at both endsPiggy's glasses

The "scar" on the island refers to what?

the lagoonthe bodies of the crash victimsthe wreckage from the crashed planea deep crater in the ground

Piggy suggests to Ralph that they make a list of _____

the deadthings to donamessupplies

Which of the following does Jack NOT promise his tribesmen?

rescue

pig meatprotectionFunding socialist causes

To which of the following books does Lord of the Flies NOT allude?

Heart of DarknessThe BibleJane EyreThe Coral Island

Who is the elected leader of the group?

RogerRalphSimonPiggy

Jack commands which group?

The choirboysThe athletesThe farmers The intellectuals

What was the sow doing when Jack and the hunters attacked it?

SleepingBathingGrazingNursing her piglets

What did the hunters do with the sow after they have killed it?

Hallucinate that it has come back to lifeMourn the loss of it and their violent actionsLeave it alonePut its head on a stick and offer it as a sacrifice

Who is the only boy brave enough to discover the true identity of the beast?

PiggyRalphSimonJack

What do Piggy’s glasses represent?

Man’s control over natureThe discovery of fireIntellectualismTruth

Which is the best description of Simon?

He is a visionary and considered odd by the other boys.He is a charismatic leader who manipulates the other boys.He is a quiet intellectual who is accustomed to ridicule.He is an affable and easy-going boy whom everyone likes and admires.

Who are in charge of keeping the signal fire going?

Ralph and JackThe BigunsThe LittlunsSamneric

By the end of the book who is dead?

Ralph, Piggy, and SimonPiggy and SimonJack, Piggy, and SimonRalph, Jack, Piggy, and Simon

What does the conch symbolize?

Jack’s desire to hunt freelyEventual return to EnglandCivilized discourseThe undiluted beauty of nature

Who says the following: “Things are breaking up. I don’t understand why. We began well; we were happy…Then people starting getting frightened.”

PiggyRalphJackSimon

Who says the following: “What I mean is…maybe it’s [the beast] only us.”

MauriceJackRogerSimon

The reason the boys elected Ralph chief seems to be

he is the most intelligenthe is the most "obvious leader"he has summoned them with the conchhe was the biggest and strongest

At the beginning of the story, which boys immediatly like one another?

Ralph and JackRalph and PiggyJack and PiggyPiggy and Simon

At the beginning of the book, which boys immediately express a dislike for one another?Ralph and JackRalph and PiggyJack and PiggyJack and Simon

What is one of the reasons that Jack offers he should be chosen as chief?he is the strongesthe can sing C sharphe is the oldesthe was head boy at the school they all attended

Which boy does Ralph choose to join him and Jack as they explore the island?

SimonPiggyRogerSamneric

When the boys first come upon a piglet "caught in a curtain of creepers," who holds up a knife but delays killing the pig?RalphJackSimonBill

Which boy suggested "we'll have rules! Lots of rules!"JackSimonPiggyRoger

One of Ralph's first orders as chief was to make a fire on the mountain. His reason for the fire wasto stay warmto use for cookingto be rescuedto provide light for some of the boys who were scared of darkness

An early conflict surfaces between Jack and Ralph. While Ralph sees shelter as a priority. Jack is more interested inthe firemeatwaterhis choir

Which boy, after gathering fruit for the littluns, walked alone into the forest as if directed to a specific place?RalphSimonJackPiggy

Whose responsibility is it to maintain the first signal fire? Piggy'sThe hunters'Sam and Eric'sThe littluns'

What powers does Jack ascribe to the beast after Simon's murder? Immortality and the power to change shapeTelepathy and the power to change shapeImmortality and telepathyEnormous strength and murderous cunning How does the first boy disappear? Roger crushes him with a boulderThe other boys kill him with their bare handsA boar gores himHe burns to death when the signal fire ignites the forest Who is the first boy to disappear? PiggySimonClarkA littlun Where does the beast go during the day, according to one littlun? Into the oceanInto the airInto the firInto the caves near the Castle Rock Who sees the dead parachutist first? RalphSam and EricJackPiggy Which character speaks to the Lord of the Flies? PhilRalph

PiggySimon What lures the navy ship to the island? The fire in the jungleThe roar of the beastThe signal fireThe shortwave radio Whom does Jack strike shortly after his first kill? RalphFrancisPiggyRoger

When Piggy is killed, what else is destroyed? The shortwave radioThe conch shellThe Lord of the FliesThe signal fire What is Ralph's first act upon being elected leader? Planning the building of the signal fireNaming Piggy his chief advisorNaming Simon the leader of the mysticsNaming Jack the leader of the hunters What object does Ralph clutch when he talks about Simon's murder? The sow's headThe conch shellPiggy's glassesA spear Who is the only boy to kill someone on the island by himself? PiggyJackRogerRobert What does Jack suggest the boys use as the “pig” in their dance-like reenactment of the hunt? A littlunPiggyRalphA real pig

Which boy treats the littluns with the most kindness? SimonJackPiggyRalph Which boy would rather hunt than build huts? SimonJackPiggyRalph Where is Jack's tribe headquarters? Next to Ralph'sOn the mountain of the beastDeep in the jungleAt the Castle Rock What tool or tools do the boys use to make fire? A flint and steelRalph's tinderboxPiggy's glassesMatches from the airplane What is the boys' home country? EnglandAustraliaNew ZealandCanada Who kills Piggy? RalphRogerSam and EricSimon What surrounds Simon's body as it floats into the sea? SharksEelsA cloud of bloodGlowing fish Who knocks the Lord of the Flies to the ground? Ralph

RogerSimonPiggy On what obstruction does the dead parachutist become tangled? Tree limbsJagged rocksThe roof of the hutThe Castle Rock Who tells Jack where Ralph is hiding in Chapter 12? SimonRogerA littlunSam and Eric Which boy does not dance at Jack's first feast? SimonRalphPiggyJack

Ralph is elected chief mainly because he possesses

the conch Piggy's backinga knifeinside knowledge of the island

Jack is the only one who wears a black cloakforgets about rescueowns a knifeis cruel to Piggy

Jack's triumph in capturing the first kill is ruined by his regret that Ralph did not accompany themletting the signal fire go outbeing wounded by the animalthe death of one his hunters Ralph considers giving up his position as chief, but is advised not to by SamnericPiggyJackRoger

The "beast on the mountaintop" is actually a "snake-think"a pig's heada dead parachutistPiggy

Jack becomes leader of his tribe by on open election with the choir backing himstealing the conch from Ralphforcing Roger to join himleaving Ralph's group and inviting the others to join him

Moving the fire from the moutaintop to the beach is suggested by RalphPiggySimonJack

The Lord of the Flies is actually a pig's heada dead parachutistJackPiggySimon

The only one to actually climb the mountain is daylight and confront the beast is

JackSamnericPiggySimon

In the darkness the boys think they are killing the beast but it is actually

SimonPiggythe littlun with the birthmarka huge sow (female pig)

During the raid Piggy runs to protect the littlunsthe conchRalphPercival

Wilfred is tied up and beaten because Jack ordered it

he fell asleep on guard dutyhe refused to betray Ralphhe let the fire go out

Piggy insists on visiting Jack's tribe to

start a signal fire on the mountaintopjoin the tribedestroy themget back his glasses

At this visit Jack orders the capture of

SimonPiggyWilfred Samneric

A huge rock destroys Piggy along with

Simonhis glassesthe conchthe sow

If captured Ralph knows his fate will be being tied up and beatendeath--and a stick sharpened at both endsdeath-being pushed off the mountain topdeath-being crushed by a rock

Piggy is killed by

RogerJackSamnericRalph

Ralph's hiding place is betrayed by

his footrintsWilfredSamnerichis sneeze

Ironically, Ralph's life is saved by (5 points)

the help of boys who had previously betrayed himsmoke intended to force him outJack's inability to actually kill himRoger's conscience

When asked who is chief on the island (5 points)

Jack says he isRalph says he isRoger says he isall the boys remain silent

During what year was "Lord of the Flies" first published?

1954195319551956

Which named characters are murdered during the novel?

Simon, RalphNo-one is murdered, they're only little boys!Simon, RogerSimon, Piggy

During which chapter does the parachutist land on the island?

Chapter fourThere was no parachutistChapter eightChapter six

How many chapters are in "Lord of the Flies"?

12201015

Are the boys eventually rescued?

Jack and his hunters are rescued, but no-one elseNo, they all die in a huge fire in the forestYesRalph is rescued, but no-one else

What does Ralph use to call the boys to meetings?

A shell found in the lagoonA megaphone he found in wreckage of planeNothingRalph doesn't call meetings

Who breaks Piggy's glasses so he only has "one eye"?

JackNo-one, Piggy did it himselfRogerMaurice

How many times has "Lord of the Flies" been made into a movie?

Never321

Which type of animal do Jack and the hunters kill and behead?

CowPigFoxPheasant

During which year was the film version of "Lord of the Flies" starring James Aubrey released?

1960 196219611963

At the very beginning of the book which character is described as 'the boy with fair hair'?

RalphJackPiggy Simon

'He looked in astonishment, no longer at himself, but an awesome stranger...liberated from shame and self consciousness'. Which character is described in this quote?

JackRalphBillSimon

Which character is described as 'a vivid little boy'?

RogerHaroldRalphSimon

What is the name of the boy who has one side of his face 'blotted out by a mulberry-coloured birthmark'?

HaroldWalter

MauricePiggy

In Chapter 4, which character's arm has been 'conditioned by a civilization that knew nothing of him and was in ruins'?

RogerJackMauriceHenry

"'I ought to be chief,' said ______ with simple arrogance, 'because I'm chapter chorister and head boy. I can sing C sharp.'" Who said this?

RogerMauriceRalphJack

Which character says 'We're in sight now'? Hint: Air.

JackRalphRobertRoger

What was, according to Ralph, 'the only thing to do'? Hint: View to a death.

Climbing the mountainBathingRebuild the sheltersConfront Jack

Which characters say 'I will', in response to a question from Jack?

Ralph and SimonRoger and MauriceSam and EricWe are not told who says this

Finally, which character asks the question, 'Which is better - to have rules and agree, or to hunt and kill'?

RalphSimonJackPiggy

Who is originally chosen as chief?

SamnericJackRalph

Piggy

What is Jack's main concern throughout their entire stay on the island?

keeping the fire going to make smokegetting meat from the pigsmaking shelterskeeping track of the littluns

What was Ralph's main concern throughout their entire stay on the island?

keeping track of the littlunsgetting meat from the pigskeeping the fire going to make smokemaking shelters

What was used to make fire?

matchesflinta lighterPiggy's 'specs'

Who talked to Simon after the hunt?

RalphGodthe Lord of the FliesJack

Why was the boy with the birthmark on his face significant?

he found the conchhe helped make the firehe was the first to talk about a beasthe killed the first pig

Who eventually became the most savage of all the boys?

RalphJackRogerPiggy

Who was the leader of the 'savages'?

JackRogerRalphRobert

How was Simon killed?

The boys mistook him for the beastHe was killed by the beastHe drownedRoger rolled a boulder over him

Why were Piggy's specs and the conch so important?

The boys liked to play with themThey were the only things the boys had to remember their old life byThe boys liked to steal them from each otherThey held both symbolic and literal power.

Which character does the reader encounter first in the book?

BillPiggyRalphJack

Do you ever find out Piggy's real name?

YesNo

Who is described as a tall, red-haired boy with an ugly face?

RalphEricSamJack

Which young character is shown as the "Christ-like" figure to oppose the evil shown in the book?

RobertRalphSimonBill

Which boy is so frightened that he rarely ever speaks and when he does, he can only recite his address?

PercivalMauriceBillSam

Who first speaks about the "Beastie"?

PercivalMaurice

the boy who threw sand in the other childrens' eyesthe boy with the birthmark

Whose aunt runs a candy shop?

Ralph'sPiggy'sJack'sSimon's

Who becomes the sadist of the island and is Jack's right hand man?

RobertPercivalBillRoger

Which one (or two) are given charge of keeping the fire on the mountain lit after the choir let it burn out?

Maurice and BillSimonSamnericBill and Sam

What name is given to the other kids on the island not counting Ralph, Piggy, Simon, Jack, Roger, Robert, and Samneric?

the weakthe othersthe littlunsthe smallies

Which item symbolizes the law and order of the adult world?

the facepaintthe specsthe conchthe fire

What symbolizes evil on the island?

the firethe beastthe face paintthe storms

What symbolizes the hope of being rescued?

the lagoon water cyclesthe conchthe fire/smokethe specs

What symbolizes logic among the boys?

the firethe specsthe parachute manthe facepaint

What symbolizes the end of adult supervision on the island?

the parachute manthe facepaintthe double-side sharpened stickthe storms