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Lord of the Flies
William Golding
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**Quiz Question — *Lord of the Flies* by William Golding** Which object on the island becomes the most significant symbol of civilized order and the right to speak? A) The conch shell B) Ralph's knife C) The signal fire D) Piggy's glasses **Correct Answer: A) The conch shell** *Explanation: In the novel, the conch shell is utilized to summon meetings and give the holder the privilege to speak. It symbolizes democratic order and civilized conduct; its eventual destruction marks the total breakdown of the boys' society.*
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**Question:** In *Lord of the Flies* by William Golding, what object do the boys use to represent authority — allowing the holder the right to speak during assemblies? A) A conch shell B) A wooden spear C) A signal fire torch D) A carved mask **Correct Answer:** A) A conch shell **Explanation:** Ralph and Piggy discover the conch shell early in the novel. It soon becomes a powerful symbol of democratic order and civilized behavior — only the boy with the conch can speak during meetings. Its destruction later in the story signifies the complete breakdown of civilization among the boys.
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**Quiz Question — *Lord of the Flies* by William Golding** Who wrote *Lord of the Flies*? - A) J.D. Salinger - B) William Golding - C) George Orwell - D) John Steinbeck **Correct Answer: B) William Golding**
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