11 mark
What object do Ralph and Piggy use to summon the other boys on the island?
a whistle
a drum
a conch shell
a trumpet
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Lord of the Flies (AQA GCSE English Literature)
Exam Questions
6 hours113 questions21 mark
Who is elected as the leader of the boys at the beginning of the novel?
Jack
Piggy
Simon
Ralph
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31 mark
What is the true identity of the “Beast” that Simon discovers at the top of the mountain?
a pig’s head
the airplane pilot
a British naval officer
a dead parachutist
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41 mark
What do the boys use to start the signal fire?
matches
Piggy’s glasses
flint stones
a magnifying glass
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51 mark
What happens to the boy with the mulberry-coloured birthmark?
He becomes the leader of the littluns.
He goes missing after the signal fire spreads.
He is the one to be rescued first.
He discovers the “beast”.
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61 mark
Which character is killed by the other boys during a frenzied dance?
Ralph
Piggy
Simon
Roger
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71 mark
What do the boys offer as a sacrifice to the beast?
Piggy’s glasses
the conch shell
a piece of fruit
a pig’s head
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81 mark
Explain why Ralph is frustrated with the other boys on the island.
They are too focused on playing instead of keeping the signal fire lit.
They all refuse to help him gather food from the forest.
They keep arguing over who should be the leader.
They do not listen to his stories about England.
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91 mark
Comment on how the signal fire represents the boys’ connection to civilisation.
It symbolises their hope of being rescued and maintaining order.
It represents their fear of the beast on the island.
It shows their desire to establish a new society on the island.
It illustrates their understanding of the island’s dangers.
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101 mark
Summarise the impact of Piggy’s death on the group dynamics.
It inspires the boys to unite and build a new society in Piggy’s honour.
It marks the complete breakdown of order and civilisation among the boys.
It has little effect, as Piggy was not well-liked and his death removes a potential problem.
It causes the boys to realise the importance of cooperation, as Piggy would have survived with help.
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11 mark
How does Ralph’s use of the conch shell illustrate the theme of leadership?
It symbolises his attempt to establish order and authority among the boys.
It represents his desire to maintain communication with the outside world.
It demonstrates his ability to unite the group through a shared symbol.
It indicates his struggle to balance democracy with decisive action.
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21 mark
Comment on the significance of Simon’s hallucination involving the Lord of the Flies.
It indicates his physical weakness and inability to survive on the island.
It shows his growing loyalty to Jack’s tribe, who killed the pig and sacrificed it to the Beast.
It represents the manifestation of his inner fears and the evil within the boys.
It suggests his rejection of Ralph’s leadership, as he is sickened by the death of an innocent creature.
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31 mark
Explain why Jack’s tribe increasingly engages in rituals and dances.
to strengthen their sense of unity and power over the other boys
to prepare themselves for rescue by a passing ship
to express their remorse for killing Simon during one of their rituals
to celebrate the construction of shelters on the island
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41 mark
Using evidence from the text, how does Ralph’s leadership style differ from Jack’s?
Ralph relies on rituals, including dancing, while Jack avoids ordered rituals altogether.
Ralph is more aggressive and controlling, whereas Jack is diplomatic and inclusive.
Ralph prefers to lead through fear, while Jack leads with compassion and understanding.
Ralph maintains civility and order, while Jack embraces savagery and chaos.
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51 mark
Suggest why the boys' fear of the beast escalates throughout the novel.
The beast communicates with them through the Lord of the Flies, but does not like the sacrifice.
The beast is a real creature that they cannot defeat, even as their aggression towards it intensifies.
The beast symbolises their growing fear of the unknown and their own inner darkness.
The beast is manipulated by Jack to control the group, who weaponises it with brutal efficiency.
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61 mark
How might you support the idea that the conch shell loses its power as the story progresses?
The conch shell remains a symbol of order and is respected until the end when the boys are saved.
The boys begin to ignore its authority, and it is eventually destroyed along with Piggy.
The boys protect the conch and refuse to let Jack’s tribe take it, treating it like a holy relic.
The conch shell is buried to preserve its power and significance, and commemorate Piggy’s death.
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71 mark
Using examples from the plot, suggest how the island itself reflects the boys' descent into savagery.
The island heals itself after every destructive act by the boys, showing that violence is not natural.
The island remains a paradise, unaffected by the boys’ actions, although its future is uncertain.
The island becomes more chaotic and destructive as the boys’ behaviour deteriorates.
The island becomes a symbol of peace as the boys’ conflicts escalate, providing a safe haven.
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