LOTF

1. What is the effect of the phrase "one was clamped down, one was helpless, one was condemned, one was—"?

A) It emphasizes Ralph’s growing sense of entrapment and despair

B) It highlights Ralph’s determination to lead the group

C) It suggests that the ocean represents salvation rather than isolation

D) It foreshadows Ralph’s eventual death

Answer: A) It emphasizes Ralph’s growing sense of entrapment and despair

**2. What does the ocean symbolize in this passage?

A) A barrier between civilization and savagery

B) The hope of eventual rescue

C) The unpredictability of human nature

D) The need for teamwork to survive

Answer: A) A barrier between civilization and savagery

**3. Which best describes the tone shift in the passage?

A) Hopeful to triumphant

B) Reflective to despairing

C) Indifferent to celebratory

D) Mocking to regretful

Answer: B) Reflective to despairing

**4. What literary device is used in the description of the waves as "ceaseless, bulging passages of deep sea waves"?

A) Simile

B) Metaphor

C) Personification

D) Hyperbole

Answer: C) Personification

**5. Why does Simon tell Ralph, “You’ll get back to where you came from”?

A) To suggest that Ralph is special and will survive

B) To reassure himself about their rescue

C) To manipulate Ralph into taking charge

D) To imply that Ralph is hallucinating

Answer: A) To suggest that Ralph is special and will survive

**6. The phrase "brute obtuseness of the ocean" implies that the ocean is:

A) Intentionally cruel

B) Ignorant and unfeeling

C) A source of comfort

D) A mirror of the boys’ emotions

Answer: B) Ignorant and unfeeling

**7. Ralph’s body language, "rock painfully gripped in both hands," suggests that he:

A) Is feeling physically weak

B) Is overwhelmed by fear and anxiety

C) Is about to climb down the rocks

D) Is trying to prove his strength

Answer: B) Is overwhelmed by fear and anxiety

**8. Which phrase best captures the symbolism of Simon in this passage?

A) "Batty"

B) "Silent and still"

C) "Rock painfully gripped"

D) "Nodding as he spoke"

Answer: D) "Nodding as he spoke"

**9. The diction in the description of the sea—"cold," "brute," "obtuseness"—suggests:

A) The ocean is indifferent and impenetrable

B) The ocean is a threat to the boys’ safety

C) The ocean represents their eventual freedom

D) The ocean provides peace and solace

Answer: A) The ocean is indifferent and impenetrable

**10. How does Ralph’s sarcastic remark about a ship in Simon’s pocket characterize him?

A) He is trying to comfort Simon

B) He has become bitter and disillusioned

C) He still has full faith in being rescued

D) He wants Simon to stop talking

Answer: B) He has become bitter and disillusioned

**11. Which theme is most present in this passage?

A) Civilization vs. savagery

B) The power of nature over humans

C) The morality of leadership

D) The importance of teamwork

Answer: B) The power of nature over humans

**12. Simon shaking his head violently suggests:

A) He is trying to physically shake away doubt

B) He is afraid of Ralph’s reaction

C) He doesn’t want to speak in front of the group

D) He has a different interpretation of their survival

Answer: A) He is trying to physically shake away doubt

**13. The passage best foreshadows:

A) Ralph’s eventual rescue

B) Simon’s later confrontation with the "beast"

C) The boys’ return to civilization