COLEGIO HEBREO TARBUT
Examen de libro – ciclo escolar 2019-2020
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Asignatura: Advanced English
SCORE: 37
1st Trimester
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Teacher: Patricia Reyes
CRITERION: Critical Thinking
FINAL SCORE:
Middle School
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INSTRUCTIONS:
READ CAREFULLY EACH INSTRUCTION AND ANSWER WHAT IS REQUESTED.
• WRITE WITH LEGIBLE HANDWRITING.
• USE LIQUID PAPER OR WRITE WITH PENCIL SO YOU CAN ERASE. DO NOT CROSS OUT THE ANSWERS, AS IT WILL BE TAKEN AS
AN INVALID RESPONSE.
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• REVISE THE SPELLING AND DRAFTING, SINCE WHAT YOU WRITE SHOULD BE CLEAR AND ACCURATE. ONE POINT DECIMAL
POINTS WILL BE MARKED DOWN FOR EACH SPELLING AND GRAMMAR ERROR.
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EVERY SPELLING, PUNCTUATION OR GRAMMAR ERROR WILL BE MARKED DOWN WITH -.1PT
Lord of the Flies
By William Golding
Instructions: Answer using complete sentences on the extra pieces of paper or in the back of
this exam.
1. Explain the symbolism behind the Lord the Flies and explain what it is. (2pts)
2. Explain with one word (adjective) what does each of the following characters represent:
(5pts)
Ralph =
Piggy =
Simon =
Jack =
Roger =
3. Explain two types of literary devices used in the novel. Give 2 examples. (2pts)
4. Who do the littluns represent in the novel? (1pt)
5. Describe Simon’s role in the novel. Why is he there? How do the other boys feel about
him? What does he represent? (4pts)
6. How does Simon die and what does Piggy think about Simon’s death? (2pts)
7. Analyze the function of Piggy’s glasses throughout the novel.(1pt)
8. Compare and contrast Jack and Ralph. Use specific details from the story.(4 pts)
9. Give two examples of characters giving into peer pressure in the story.(2pts)
10. Choose one of the hunts and describe it in great detail. (1pt)
11. In the novel the leadership shifts. Who do you believe would have made the best leader?
Write a paragraph explaining your answer with specific details from the story.(5pts)
12. What is the “Beast” and why should it be feared? (2 pts)
a. According to the littluns?
b. According to Simon.
13. Describe the conflicting leadership styles and goals of Jack and Ralph. (2pts)
14. How is Piggy’s death more cruel than Simon’s death? (1pt)
15. How could this story be considered an allegory? (choose either psychological, political
OR religious) (1pt)
16. Identify one of the themes and show how it is used in the novel. (2 pts)