Theme: Law and Order
What symbolises law and order in "Lord of the Flies"?
A) The conch shell
How does Ralph become leader of the boys at the beginning of the novel?
A) He is elected leader by the group.
In the beginning, how do the boys initially react to being stranded on the island?
D) With excitement and a sense of adventure.
Who says, "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) Ralph
What ultimately happens to Ralph’s authority by the end of the novel?
B) It is completely dismantled.
How do the boys initially establish rules and order on the island?
B) By using the conch shell to call meetings.
What object is used to signify the right to speak during meetings?
B) The conch shell.
What event marks a significant turning point in the boys' loss of innocence?
C) The murder of Simon.
What does the quote “The conch exploded into a thousand white fragments and ceased to exist” symbolize?
B) The end of order and authority.
What event marks the complete breakdown of law and order among the boys?
B) The killing of Piggy.
What happens to the conch shell as the story progresses?
B) It loses its power and is eventually shattered.
How does Jack challenge Ralph's authority?
D) He gathers his own group of followers
How does the boys' perception of the "beast" evolve throughout the story?
A) They see it as a real threat and become more fearful.
Which character states, "Maybe there is a beast… maybe it's only us."?
C) Simon
How does the group's descent into savagery affect their sense of justice?
B) They become violent
Who is primarily responsible for maintaining order among the boys?
B) Ralph
What is Ralph's initial approach to leadership?
B) Democratic
What does the character of Simon represent in terms of innocence?
B) The goodness in humanity.
What does the quote “Kill the pig. Cut her throat. Spill her blood.” signify about Jack's transformation?
A) His desire for power and control.
What does the character of Piggy represent in terms of authority and reason?
B) The importance of intellect and rational thought.
What does the character of Jack represent in terms of law and order?
B) Chaos and savagery
How does the group’s perception of authority change throughout the novel?
B) They increasingly embrace savagery and reject authority.
How do the boys' actions during the hunt symbolize their loss of innocence?
B) They become increasingly savage and lose their moral compass.
Who remarks, “The things we did... They were just games. But now it’s not a game anymore," indicating the shift from innocence to savagery?
B) Piggy
Which character is most closely associated with the idea of maintaining innocence?
D) Simon