GCSE - Gcse English Literature - Lord Of The Flies - Understanding The Text Solution

Q.1.

The boys attack and kill Simon when he comes out of the forest during one of their feasts. What do they believe they have killed?

Q.2.

What activity does the naval officer who appears on the island to rescue the boys believe he has interrupted?

Q.3.

Why does Jack become the leader of the hunters?

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The choir appoints him to be leader
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The entire group of boys votes for Jack to be the chief hunter
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Jack appoints himself leader of the hunters
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Making a generous gesture after being voted leader, Ralph suggests that Jack become leader of a band of hunters

Q.4.

Why are no adults present on the island?

Q.5.

What object symbolises authority on the island?

Q.6.

The novel opens with the boys scattered across a tropical island. How do they come to be there?

Q.7.

How is Piggy killed?

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He is accidentally knocked off the narrow ledge when Jack and Ralph are fighting
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He is knocked off the narrow neck of rock by the boulder Roger drops onto him
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He loses his balance and falls off the ledge
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He is crushed by a boulder dropped by Roger

Q.8.

How do the boys hope to communicate with the outside world?

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They make a sign reading "Help!" on the beach
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They try to get the wrecked aeroplane's radio to work
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They try to keep a fire going so that people aboard passing ships or aeroplanes might see the smoke
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They make no attempt to communicate with the outside world

Q.9.

Jack leaves to set up his own camp directly after which of the following events?

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He, Ralph and Roger are frightened off the mountain by the sight of the dead parachutist
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The first pig is killed
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Piggy demands to have his stolen glasses back
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Ralph gets angry with him because he let the fire go out

Q.10.

Which of the following is the "Lord of the Flies"?