LORD OF THE FLIES FINAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
How is Ralph described? - ANS "Built like a boxer"
Not the smartest and not the strongest but with the most charisma and good looks.
How is Jack described? (physically and mentally - ANS His freckled face is described as "ugly
without silliness" Skinnier than Jack with red hair.
Has emotions of anger and savagery
How is Piggy described? (Physically and mentally) - ANS Short, overweight and wears glasses.
Not much physical strength but is the smartest of the group.
How do Ralph and Piggy contrast? - ANS Ralph favors order and the rules of civilization while
Jack favors hunting and the savage rewards it brings. Piggy is a loyal supporter of Ralph.
What role does the conch play? - ANS The conch plays a key role in the
The conch plays a key role in the book because it gives the power of speech and the ability to
speech and the separation of animals and power
How is Simon introduced - ANS He is very good and pure and has the most positive out look.
Why does Jack want an army? - ANS To hunt pigs
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, Is there any indication that he is thinking of taking over the leadership? - ANS Yes when he
led the group up the mountain to start a signal fire
Is Jack interested in hunting in order to supply meat? - ANS Yes
Why did he hunt? - ANS To supply meat and it brought out his savage side
What is the significance of the argument between Ralph and Jack over the building of the huts?
- ANS They can't listen to each others opinion and they just believe they are right.
What is the significance of Roger throwing stones at Henry? - ANS Roger purposely missed
hitting Henry because he heard the adult voices in his head telling him not to throw and hurt
Henry
Why did the hunters paint their faces? - ANS They painted their faces because the mask
allowed them to hide and become liberated from shame and self consciousness
Do people do that type of thing today? (paint their faces) Explain - ANS Yes they do that
today. People in war use camouflage to cover up their face.
What happens when the fire goes out? Why is this important? - ANS Ralph got mad at Jack
for letting the fire go out. Jack uses an apology to distract everyone from the tragedy that has
just has occurred, this is important because jack begins to gain more power of the group
Is there a change in authority? Explain. - ANS Yes, Jack has learned how to draw on the boys
emotions to get the group to believe in him.
Is there a shift in feeling towards Jack and Ralph? Explain - ANS Yes, because Ralph
represents the rules and authority and jack represents the groups more savaged instincts, as
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
How is Ralph described? - ANS "Built like a boxer"
Not the smartest and not the strongest but with the most charisma and good looks.
How is Jack described? (physically and mentally - ANS His freckled face is described as "ugly
without silliness" Skinnier than Jack with red hair.
Has emotions of anger and savagery
How is Piggy described? (Physically and mentally) - ANS Short, overweight and wears glasses.
Not much physical strength but is the smartest of the group.
How do Ralph and Piggy contrast? - ANS Ralph favors order and the rules of civilization while
Jack favors hunting and the savage rewards it brings. Piggy is a loyal supporter of Ralph.
What role does the conch play? - ANS The conch plays a key role in the
The conch plays a key role in the book because it gives the power of speech and the ability to
speech and the separation of animals and power
How is Simon introduced - ANS He is very good and pure and has the most positive out look.
Why does Jack want an army? - ANS To hunt pigs
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, Is there any indication that he is thinking of taking over the leadership? - ANS Yes when he
led the group up the mountain to start a signal fire
Is Jack interested in hunting in order to supply meat? - ANS Yes
Why did he hunt? - ANS To supply meat and it brought out his savage side
What is the significance of the argument between Ralph and Jack over the building of the huts?
- ANS They can't listen to each others opinion and they just believe they are right.
What is the significance of Roger throwing stones at Henry? - ANS Roger purposely missed
hitting Henry because he heard the adult voices in his head telling him not to throw and hurt
Henry
Why did the hunters paint their faces? - ANS They painted their faces because the mask
allowed them to hide and become liberated from shame and self consciousness
Do people do that type of thing today? (paint their faces) Explain - ANS Yes they do that
today. People in war use camouflage to cover up their face.
What happens when the fire goes out? Why is this important? - ANS Ralph got mad at Jack
for letting the fire go out. Jack uses an apology to distract everyone from the tragedy that has
just has occurred, this is important because jack begins to gain more power of the group
Is there a change in authority? Explain. - ANS Yes, Jack has learned how to draw on the boys
emotions to get the group to believe in him.
Is there a shift in feeling towards Jack and Ralph? Explain - ANS Yes, because Ralph
represents the rules and authority and jack represents the groups more savaged instincts, as
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