Analyzing and Interpreting Literature CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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What is the central conflict in Lord of the Flies?

The fear of the unknown.
Civilization vs. savagery.
Small group vs. majority.
Freedom vs. captivity.

The correct answer is: Civilization vs. savagery.

The central conflict in Lord of the Flies is the struggle between civilization and savagery. This is seen in the boys' attempts to create and maintain a functioning society while also descending into violence and chaos. The other options may be related to certain themes or conflicts in the novel, but they are not the main central conflict that drives the plot. For example, while the fear of the unknown and the conflict between a small group and a larger group are present, they are not as prominent and integral to the story as the central conflict of civilization vs. savagery. Similarly, the conflict of freedom vs. captivity is also important, but it is not the main central conflict in the novel. Therefore, option B is the correct answer.