LORD OF THE FLIES
Read BOTH extracts from the novel below and answer the set questions. The number of marks allocated to each question serves as a guide to the expected length of your answer.
NOTE: Answer the questions set on BOTH extracts, i.e. QUESTION 2.1 and QUESTION 2.2.
2.1 [The boys have just made their first fire.]
2.1.1 The boys have just made their first fire on the island.
(a) Whose idea is it to make a fire? (1)
(b) What is this boy’s main reason for wanting a fire? (1)
2.1.2 Refer to line 1: ‘We haven’t made … what’s any use.’
(a) Explain why Piggy feels this way. (2)
(b) What are the consequences of the fire? State TWO points. (2)
2.1.3 Choose the correct answer to complete the following sentence. Write only the letter (A–D) next to the question number (2.1.3) in the ANSWER BOOK.
The word ‘contemptuously’ (line 3) means …
A politely.
B admiringly.
C respectfully.
D disrespectfully. (1)
2.1.4 Compare the characters of Jack and Piggy as they are revealed in this extract. (4)
2.1.5 Quote a sentence from the extract to prove that the following is TRUE:
Jack intimidates Piggy. (1)
2.1.6 Explain how Ralph shows leadership skills in this extract. Use your OWN words. (2)
2.1.7 Do you think Simon can be regarded as a symbol of everything good in this novel? Discuss your view. (4)
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2.2 [The hunters attack Ralph and Piggy.]
2.2.1 Choose a description from COLUMN B that matches the name in COLUMN A. Write only the letter (A–E) next to the question number (2.2.1(a)–2.2.1(d)) in the ANSWER BOOK.
2.2.2 Piggy tries to put the blame for things going wrong on Jack. This is only partly true. Give another reason for things going wrong on the island. (1)
2.2.3 Explain why the boys do not accept Piggy. (2)
2.2.4 Refer to line 12: ‘The forest near them burst into uproar.’
(a) Identify the figure of speech. (1)
(b) Explain how the figure of speech contributes to the meaning of this line. (2)
2.2.5 Identify and discuss the theme of the novel evident in this passage. (3)
2.2.6 Who do you think is the better leader, Ralph or Jack? Give reasons for your answer. (4)
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