Lord of the Flies Practice Questions

Ralph wept for the end of innocence, the darkness of man’s heart (Chapter 12)

How is Ralph important in the novel?

You must refer to the context of the novel in your answer.

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Jack: We’ve got to have rules and obey them. (Chapter 2)

Explore the ways Jack is presented in Lord of the Flies.

You must refer to the context of the novel in your answer.

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Piggy: Which is better—to have rules and agree, or to hunt and kill? (Chapter 11)

Explain the significance of Piggy in Lord of the Flies.

You must refer to the context of the novel in your answer.

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Simon: maybe it’s only us. (Chapter 5)

Explain the significance of Simon in Lord of the Flies.

You must refer to the context of the novel in your answer.

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Piggy: What are we? Humans? Or animals? Or savages? (Chapter 5)

In what ways is the conflict between civilisation and savagery important in the novel?

You must refer to the context of the novel in your answer.

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Lord of the Flies: Fancy thinking the Beast was something you could hunt and kill! (Chapter 8)

Explore the importance of fear in Lord of the Flies.

You must refer to the context of the novel in your answer.

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Roger’s arm was conditioned by a civilization that knew nothing of him and was in ruins. (Chapter 4)

Explore the ways violence is presented in Lord of the Flies.

You must refer to the context of the novel in your answer.

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Jack: I’m chapter chorister and head boy. I can sing C sharp. (Chapter 1)

In what ways is power important in the novel?

You must refer to the context of the novel in your answer.

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