Lord of the Flies (Edexcel GCSE English Literature): Exam Questions

Exam code: 1ET0

8 hours115 questions
1
40 marks

Here, invisible yet strong, was the taboo of the old life. Round the squatting child was the protection of parents and school and policemen and the law.

In what ways is human nature presented in the novel?

You must refer to the context of the novel in your answer.

[40 marks]

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40 marks

Jack and Ralph smiled at each other with shy liking.

Explore how the relationship between Jack and Ralph changes throughout the novel.

You must refer to the context of the novel in your answer.

[40 marks]

3
40 marks

‘When I woke up one was kicking me in the face. I got an awful bloody face.’ (Eric)

Explore how violence is important in Lord of the Flies.

You must refer to the context of the novel in your answer.

[40 marks]

4
40 marks

Kill the beast! Cut his throat! Spill his blood!

How is the beast important in Lord of the Flies?

You must refer to the context of the novel in your answer.

[40 marks]

5
40 marks

But there was a stillness about Ralph as he sat that marked him out: there was his size, and attractive appearance; and most obscurely, yet most powerfully, there was the conch.

In what ways is Ralph significant in Lord of the Flies?

You must refer to the context of the novel in your answer.

[40 marks]

6
40 marks

‘Fancy thinking the Beast was something you could hunt and kill!’ said the head. …’You knew, didn’t you? I’m part of you?’

Explain the significance of evil in the novel.

You must refer to the context of the novel in your answer.

[40 marks]

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40 marks

Piggy: ‘Unless we get frightened of people.’

In what ways is the island presented as a dangerous place in Lord of the Flies

You must refer to the context of the novel in your answer.

[40 marks]

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40 marks

Piggy: ‘What are we? Humans? Or animals? Or savages?'

How is Piggy important in Lord of the Flies?

You must refer to the context of the novel in your answer.

[40 marks]

9
40 marks

Ralph: 'That was murder.'

In what ways are the boys presented as responsible for Simon’s death in Lord of the Flies?

You must refer to the context of the novel in your answer.

[40 marks]

10
40 marks

Jack: 'We’ve got to have rules and obey them. After all, we’re not savages.'

In what ways are civilisation and savagery important in Lord of the Flies?

You must refer to the context of the novel in your answer.