Analyzing Themes in Lord of the Flies

What is the central theme of "Lord of the Flies" as it develops in Chapters 1-7?

• The importance of friendship

• The loss of innocence

• The power of technology

• The beauty of nature

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Which character in "Lord of the Flies" is primarily responsible for maintaining the signal fire, and what does this responsibility symbolize?

• Ralph; it symbolizes hope for rescue

• Jack; it symbolizes power and control

• Piggy; it symbolizes intelligence and logic

• Simon; it symbolizes spirituality and peace

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How does the author use the conch shell to create tension in the story?

• By making it a symbol of authority that is frequently challenged

• By using it as a weapon in conflicts

• By having it change colors throughout the story

• By making it disappear and reappear mysteriously

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What is the primary motivation behind Jack's actions in Chapters 1-7?

• A desire for peace and harmony

• A need for power and control

• A quest for knowledge

• A longing for home

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In "Lord of the Flies," how does the author structure the narrative to highlight the theme of civilization versus savagery?

• By alternating between the perspectives of Ralph and Jack

• By using flashbacks to the boys' lives before the island

• By gradually increasing the chaos and disorder on the island

• By focusing solely on Ralph's internal thoughts

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Which event in Chapters 1-7 best illustrates the theme of the loss of innocence?

• The boys' first successful hunt

• The building of the shelters

• The election of Ralph as leader

• The discovery of the "beast"

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How does the relationship between Ralph and Piggy evolve in Chapters 1-7, and what does it reveal about their characters?

• They become enemies, revealing Piggy's jealousy

• They grow closer, revealing Ralph's reliance on Piggy's intellect

• They remain distant, revealing Ralph's indifference

• They become allies, revealing Piggy's leadership skills

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What evidence from the text supports the idea that the boys' society is beginning to break down in Chapters 1-7?

• The boys' successful cooperation in building shelters

• The frequent arguments and fights among the boys

• The boys' decision to explore the island together

• The boys' creation of a new set of rules

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Analyze how the author uses the character of Simon to advance the plot in Chapters 1-7.

• Simon's visions provide insight into the true nature of the "beast"

• Simon's leadership skills help organize the group

• Simon's fear of the dark creates suspense

• Simon's friendship with Jack causes conflict

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What is the significance of the "beast" in the story, and how does it develop over the course of Chapters 1-7?

• It represents the boys' fear of the unknown and grows as their fear increases

• It is a real creature that the boys eventually capture

• It symbolizes the island's natural dangers and becomes less important

• It is a myth that the boys quickly dismiss

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