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What does Ralph propose to maintain order during meetings?
They should form small discussion groups.
They should vote on every decision.
They should have a conch to signify who speaks.
They should have 'Hands up' like at school.
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What chant do the hunters repeat after their first successful hunt?
"Kill the beast! Cut its throat! Spill its blood!"
"Kill the pig! Cut her throat! Spill her blood!"
"Catch the beast! Kill it! Save our lives!"
"Hunt the pig! Catch her fast! Make her bleed!"
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How is Jack described when he wears the face paint for the first time?
He becomes a leader to be feared.
He feels proud of his new look.
He is liberated from shame and self-consciousness.
He is disappointed with his appearance.
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What event coincides with the destruction of the conch shell?
Ralph is killed by the other boys.
Simon’s body is discovered.
The naval officer arrives on the island.
Piggy is killed by a rock.
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Who says, "Which is better – to have rules and agree, or to hunt and kill?"
Ralph
Piggy
Jack
Simon
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What is Simon’s response to the idea of the beast?
He suggests it might be "only us".
He is terrified and believes it will kill them.
He refuses to acknowledge its existence.
He wants to hunt it down immediately.
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What does Ralph weep for at the end of the novel?
the loss of Piggy
the destruction of the island
the end of innocence
the loss of the conch
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How does Golding use the character of Roger to explore the theme of inherent evil in human nature?
Roger is initially kind but becomes violent under Jack's influence, highlighting a loss of innocence.
Roger consistently follows societal rules and norms, maintaining some kind of order.
Roger’s progression from throwing stones to killing Piggy, showing the gradual removal of societal restraints.
Roger tries to stop the other boys from descending into savagery, acting as a moral compass.
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Explain the significance of Simon’s death in the context of the novel’s exploration of good versus evil.
It represents the victory of good over evil.
It shows the triumph of the boys' fear over their reason.
It signifies the end of all hope for the boys to be rescued.
It indicates the boys’ rejection of all forms of leadership.
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What does Ralph’s statement, “We’ll have to have ‘Hands up’ like at school,” suggest about his leadership style?
It shows he prefers to follow Jack’s orders.
It indicates his desire to create order and civilisation.
It highlights his reluctance to lead the group.
It reveals his fear of the other boys.
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“The mask was a thing on its own, behind which Jack hid, liberated from shame and self-consciousness”. What does this quote imply about Jack’s character development?
It shows his fear of being seen by others.
It suggests he is becoming more confident in his leadership.
It indicates he is shedding the constraints of civilisation.
It reveals his desire to protect the other boys.
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Which quotation best illustrates the theme of good versus evil?
“The rock struck Piggy a glancing blow from chin to knee.”
“Ralph wept for the end of innocence, the darkness of man’s heart.”
“We’ve got to have rules and obey them. After all, we’re not savages.”
“The creature was a party of boys.”
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“Roger stooped, picked up a stone, aimed, and threw it at Henry – threw it to miss”. How does Golding use Roger to explore the theme of inherent evil?
Roger's action shows that he is only playing and has no intention to harm.
Roger’s action demonstrates the influence of societal rules on his behaviour.
Roger’s action highlights the boys’ growing indifference to violence.
Roger’s action suggests that evil is a learned behaviour rather than inherent.
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What does the naval officer’s arrival at the end of the novel represent in terms of the boys’ journey on the island?
a return to civilisation and a reminder of their former lives
the beginning of a new adventure
the boys’ ultimate victory over the beast
the fulfilment of their desire for independence
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Which quote best illustrates the theme of power and leadership as it relates to Jack’s character?
“Which is better – to have rules and agree, or to hunt and kill?”
“We’ll have rules! … Lots of rules! Then when anyone breaks ’em–”
“Ralph wept for the end of innocence.”
“The creature was a party of boys.”
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How does the quote, “Ralph wept for the end of innocence, the darkness of man’s heart,” summarise the novel’s overall message?
It highlights Ralph’s regret over not being a stronger leader.
It implies that Ralph blames himself for the events on the island.
It suggests that the boys have learned valuable lessons.
It reflects the novel’s pessimistic view of human nature.
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