A thing that represents or stands for something else, especially a material object representing something abstract such as an idea or belief.
100
What did Winley give Kendrick as he died?
a cigarette
100
How many states are there?
50
200
What decade was "Lord of the Flies" published?
1950's (1954)
200
Who was the Cold War fought between?
the United States and the U.S.S.R
200
What is the definition of 'juxtaposition'?
Give an example.
the placing together of two contrasting objects, images, or ideas so that the differences between them are emphasized
200
What is the scene in "Lord of the Rings" which directly reflects J.R.R. Tolkien's experiences in WWI? What was the experience?
-the 'dead marshes'
-trench warfare and the corpses in flooded trenches
200
Who is on the U.S. $1 bill?
George Washington
300
What is the "Lord of the Flies"?
What does the "Lord of the Flies" symbolize?
-the pig's head on a spear
-evil
300
What is the purpose of propaganda during war?
To dehumanize the enemy.
300
What is the difference between a flat and a round character?
Give an example of each.
-flat character: one-dimensional character that does not change or develop over the course of a story
-round character: a character that changes and develops over the course of a story
300
Name an author (not Golding) who served during WWI or WWII.
-e.e. cummings
-Ernest Hemingway
-C.S. Lewis
-J.R.R. Tolkien
-Joseph Heller
-Frank Herbert
-Kurt Vonnegut
-J.D. Salinger
300
How do you pronounce this word: Massachusetts
Massachusetts
400
Name 3 symbols and what they symbolize.
Why does Golding include so many symbols in his novel?
400
What event started the Cold War?
The United State's demonstration of nuclear weaponry by dropping atomic bombs on the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
400
Give 3 characteristics of a 'robinsonade'.
-isolation
-a new beginning
-commentary on society
-encounters with 'natives'
400
What was causing Deacon to see hallucinations in "Saints and Soldiers"?
'shell shock'
400
Name 3 out of the 4 major sports teams in Boston.
(baseball, NFL, basketball, hockey)
-Red Sox
-Patriots
-Celtics
-Bruins
500
Why did Golding write "Lord of the Flies"? What is the central message of the work that Golding was trying to convey to his audience and what inspired it?
The inherent evil in mankind.
The horrors witnessed during his service in WWII.
500
What is the name of the book that inspired William Golding to write "Lord of the Flies"?
The Coral Island
500
What is a character foil? What effect does a character foil provide?
Give an example.
When a character is portrayed as opposite of another character in a particular way. By putting the two characters next to each other, the different characteristic is emphasized.
500
Name 3 similarities between "Lord of the Flies" and 'the Walking Dead'