Lord of the Flies Test

Who are the boys rescued by in the last chapter?

• vacationers passing by on a boat

• sailors patrolling on a war ship

• the boys are not rescued

William Golding was inspired to write this novel because of his experiences ____.

• growing up in poverty

• serving time in prison

• during WWII

William Golding's thematic message in the novel is that man is inherently ____.

• good

• evil

• neither good or evil

Which character kills Piggy and enjoys violence?

• Jack

• Simon

• Ralph

• Roger

What character is described as happy, good-natured, but easily swayed by violence?

• Ralph

• Piggy

• Sam n' Eric

• Jack

Which character is sensitive and spiritual?

• Ralph

• Simon

• Sam n' Eric

• Roger

Which character is humane and wants to be in a civilized society?

• Ralph

• Jack

• Piggy

• Roger

Which character is cruel, selfish, and violent?

• Roger

• Simon

• Piggy

• Jack

Which character is traditional, intellectual, and well-mannered?

• Sam 'n Eric

• Simon

• Piggy

• Roger

The exact location of the island is never revealed to the reader.

• True

• False