Characters
Setting
Plot
Symbolism
Misc.
1
This character was tied up and beaten by Jack in chapter 10
Wilfred
(pg. 159-160)
1
How does the soldier with the parachute end up on the island?
Plane crash/dogfight nearby
1
Finish the line: "Kill the pig! Cut her throat! _______"
"Spill her blood!"
pg. 69
1
What color are the rocks on the island described as?
Pink
1
What/who is Beelzebub and what does he represent?
He's a demonic figure that represents the inherent savagery found in all humans. He comes in the form of a gross, fly-like creature and is alternately known as the Lord of the Flies.
2
This character pushed the rock that killed Piggy
Roger
(pg. 180-181)
2
This is the name of Jack's tribe's home base
Castle Rock
2
Who rescues the boys at the end of the novel?
The navy/naval officer
2
What does the conch symbolize?
Civility, order, law, democracy
2
What is Ralph the most scared of in chapter 10? (This is what he tells Piggy.)
He's scared of the boys and their savagery, including himself.
pg. 157
3
Simon suffers from which disability/mental illness?
Epilepsy/seizures/narcolepsy
3
This is the name of the animal-made trails that run throughout the island
Pig-run
3
Why does Jack put the pig's head on a stake?
It is an offering for the beast.
pg. 137
3
In chapter 12, Ralph struggles to understand why Roger sharpened a stick at both ends. Why did Roger sharpen a stick at both ends?
To put his head on a pike, like the pig head (Lord of the Flies)
3
What were Piggy's last words?
"Which is better--to have rules and agree, or to hunt and kill?"
pg. 180
4
Name three things the beast is described as.
Snake-like creature that looks like the creepers
Winged creature with fangs and claws
Great ape
Sea monster that comes from the ocean
4
What was the state of the island when the boys were rescued?
The entire island was burned up
4
These 3 characters died on the island
Simon, Piggy, birthmark boy
4
What item could symbolize technology, resourcefulness, innovation and science?
Piggy's glasses
4
How many boys were in the choir?
8 boys total
Jack, Simon, Maurice, Robert, Roger, Bill, Harold, Henry
(pg. 21-22)
5
This character spoke to Simon in a hallucination
The Lord of the Flies (rotting pig head on the stick)
(pg. 143-144)
5
What is ironic about the setting of this book in relation to events that take place?
The island is a beautiful paradise, away from the horrors of society. The events are ugly, horrific and represent the worst parts of society (war).
5
What show/book series did the naval officer reference when he spoke to Ralph at the end of the novel?
Coral Island
5
What does the Lord of the Flies tell Simon? What's his message to the boys?
The only monster on the island is the savage beasts within themselves
5
What is Piggy's real name?
Peterkin