Plot
Setting
Characters
Theme
Miscellaneous
100

What was the 'beast' and how did it get there?

A dead parachutist that blew in.

100

When was the book written?

1954

100

A pair of twins who act as one person.

Samneric

100

The inherent evil of mankind is symbolized by this.

The Lord of the Flies (pig's head on a stick)

100

The first kid to die on the island.

the little boy with the birthmark on his face

200
How did the boys end up on the island?
A plane crash
200

What are two physical features of the island's land?

trees, rock, mountain, island, reef, platform,

200
What boy emerged as a leader at the beginning of the story?
Ralph
200

What was considered unimportant by many that actually saved the boys at the end?

The fire

200
Of what use is the conch shell?
The conch shell is used to call and get the attention of all of the boys.
300

Who rescued the boys in the end?

A naval officer
300

Where does the book take place?

An uninhabited island

300
Who is constantly bullied throughout the story?
Piggy
300

The fear of the unknown is symbolized by this.

The beast

300
Who is the author?
William Golding
400

What was the hunter's chant?

"Kill the beast! Cut his throat! Spill his blood!"

400

Where was the fire orignially built? Why?

On top of the mountain - so smoke would be spotted (rescue)

400
Who was the cruelest boy in the story that brutally murdered Piggy?
Roger
400

The power of knowledge and rationality is symbolized by this object (and its owner).

Piggy's Glasses

400
Why are there no adults on the island?
There are no adults on the island because the plane only carried children and the pilot died.
500

Whose death coincided with the smashing of the conch?

Piggy's

500

What two things do the boys eat on the island?

fruit & pork

500

Who figures out what the 'beast' really is?

Simon

500

Civilization vs. chaos is symbolized by this object.

The conch

500
Who becomes the first leader on the island? Why?
Ralph was the first leader on the island because he blew the conch and gathered everyone. The children respected him because of this event.