Question Bank

Question Bank

1. Why did the author choose for the Conch Shell to symbolize civilization?

2.What made the author choose for the boys plane to crash on a deserted island?

3Why did William Golding choose for their to be no humans or civilization on the island?

4Why does William make it seem like Jack is the crazy one?

5Why did he choose for the signal fire to symbolize a connection to civilization?

6Why did Piggy's glasses symbolize power?

7What is the significance of Simon finding a jungle glade?

8Why don't the boys not speak of the littlun with the mark on his face?

9Why does the author choose for their to be conflicted between Ralph and Jack?

10Why was it Jacks responsibility to keep the signal fire lit?

11What did the beastie represent?

12Why did the author choose for the bestie to symbolize savagery of the boys?

13Why don't we read much about Maurice?

14What does the ship symbolize, or does it symbolize anything ?

15Why does Jack forget to keep the signal fire lit?

16In the novel why does Jack slap Piggy?

17Why is this story show significance to the war?

18What makes the author portray the dead parachutist as the beastie?

19What were the reasons for the expedition?

20Why does the author keep Ralph and Jack as the main conflict?

21What made Ralph join the hunt?
22Why do the boys chant at the pig?

23Why does Robert pretend to be a pig?

24Why is there conflict still bubbling between Ralph and Jack?

25Why does Jack want Ralph to be removed from being the leader?

26Why do all the boys views change of Ralph?

27Why is Jack elected chief ?

28What does the pig head on a stick symbolize ?

29How does the pig get a voice?

30Why was their a riot?

31Why do the boys think Simon is the beast?

32Why do the boys attack in the the night?

33Why were Piggy's Glasses stolen?

34What is the significance of the glasses being taken?

35Why is the signal fire still important all the way to the end of the novel?

36Why is Piggy killed?

37Who causes Piggy to die?

38What does the Castle Rock signify?

39Why is half the jungle lit on fire?

40How does the story end?