William Golding Quizzes
Test your knowledge of William Golding by taking one of our user-contributed quizzes! Each quiz is multiple choice and includes questions on plot points, themes, and character traits. Test your knowledge online or print for classroom use.
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Jack Merridew in Lord of the Flies
Charismatic and athletic, Jack vies for power as he tries to assume solitary leadership status from his rival, Ralph. Be sure you understand the struggle for supremacy by taking the quiz over the... -
Lord of the Flies Chapter 1
A group of English schoolboys have become stranded on a deserted island. Who will emerge as leader and who will follow? Conflicts arise from the very beginning. Be sure you recall these details and... -
Lord of the Flies Chapter 2
Ralph has commanded that a fire be built. What is his purpose and what results from the action? Be sure you recall these details and more by taking the quiz over Chapter 2 of Lord of the Flies from... -
Lord of the Flies Chapter 3
Ralph and Simon are busily constructing something. The littleuns are having bad dreams. What is going on? Be sure you recall these details and more by taking the quiz over Chapter 3 of Lord of the... -
Lord of the Flies Chapter 4
Roger has done something to upset the littluns. Do you remember why? Be sure you recall these details and more by taking the quiz over Chapter 4 of Lord of the Flies from eNotes. -
Lord of the Flies Chapter 5
Ralph is complaining of a distraction. What is it and why does he find it so bothersome? Be sure you recall these details and more by taking the quiz on Chapter 5 of Lord of the Flies from eNotes. -
Lord of the Flies Chapter 6
Boulders and a conch shell both play important roles in this chapter. Do you remember why? Be sure you recall these details and more by taking the quiz over Chapter 6 of Lord of the Flies from... -
Lord of the Flies Chapter 7
Simon has volunteered to go into the jungle. Why does he offer to do this and what does he find? Be sure you recall these details and more by taking the quiz on Chapter 7 of Lord of the Flies from... -
Lord of the Flies Chapter 8
The "Lord of the Flies" has been anointed. Who or what is it, and what does it signify? Be sure you recall these details and more by taking the quiz on Chapter 8 of Lord of the Flies from eNotes. -
Lord of the Flies Chapter 9
Simon has revealed the true identity of "the beast." What is it? Be sure you recall these details and more by taking the quiz over Chapter 9 of Lord of the Flies from eNotes. -
Lord of the Flies Chapter 10
Jack has made a demand of his hunters. What has he asked them to do and why? Be sure you recall these details and more by taking the quiz over Chapter 10 of Lord of the Flies from eNotes. -
Lord of the Flies Chapter 11
Why are Piggy and Ralph applying war paint? Be sure you recall these details and more by taking the quiz over Chapter 11 of Lord of the Flies from eNotes. -
Lord of the Flies Chapter 12
Some of the boys have defected, from one leader to the other. Who has switched sides and why? Be sure you recall these details and more by taking the quiz over Chapter 12 of Lord of the Flies from... -
Lord of the Flies Characters
This quiz focuses on the characters throughout the novel Lord of the Flies by William Golding. -
Lord of the Flies Overview True and False #1
This quiz covers characters, events, and themes throughout the novel Lord of the Flies. -
Lord of the Flies Symbolism & Allegory
I always tell my students at the start of Lord of the Flies by William Golding that everything they will encounter within those pages cannot be taken for face value. Everything and everyone stands... -
Piggy in Lord of the Flies
Piggy is the most intellectual of the group of boys trapped on the island. His intelligence, however, is of little use when he is bullied and teased about his various physical ailments. Piggy is... -
Ralph in Lord of the Flies
Ralph is one of the two boys who emerges as a leader on the deserted island. Polar opposite from his rival, Jack, Ralph heralds the values of civilized life. Be sure you understand Ralph's purpose... -
Samneric in Lord of the Flies
Samneric is the name shared by the twins Sam and Eric. Their loyalty to Ralph is steadfast. Be sure you understand why the boys remain so true and what it takes to change their allegiances by... -
Simon in Lord of the Flies
Introverted and considered odd by the other lost boys, Simon is one of the first to sense something is terribly wrong in their ranks. Be sure you understand Simon's purpose in the novel by taking... -
The Lord of the Flies Chapter 1
This quiz covers characters and events that take place in Chapter 1 of the novel Lord of the Flies. -
William Golding
How much do you know about the author of Lord of the Flies? Take the William Golding quiz from eNotes to find out! Contains ten questions on the English novelist, playwright, and poet.