10 questions on plot, characters, and themes. Free to take, so you can see exactly what to review before class.
1. Why does the signal fire go out when a ship passes the island?
2. What does the conch shell represent in the novel?
3. What does Simon discover when he confronts the pig's head in the forest?
4. How does Jack gain power and attract followers away from Ralph?
5. What happens to Piggy at the end of the novel?
6. What is the dead parachutist mistaken for by the boys?
7. What does Simon's death reveal about the group's state of mind?
8. According to Golding's novel, where does evil come from?
9. Why does the naval officer's arrival not feel like a true rescue?
10. What does Roger's behavior reveal about the process of losing civilization?
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This guide is built from the original text to help you get oriented fast. It is designed for recall, paper planning, and getting unstuck, but it is still a paraphrased guide, not a substitute for the reading itself. Double-check anything important before you turn in formal work.
