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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scene Three .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what part of the prison does The Island begin?
(a) The bathroom.
(b) A cell.
(c) The cafeteria.
(d) The Captain’s office.

2. Where does Winston say John will most likely work after he is transferred to a new prison?
(a) The Island.
(b) The vineyard.
(c) An office.
(d) The metal shop.

3. Who does John pretend to call in their cell at night at the end of Scene One?
(a) John’s wife.
(b) Scott.
(c) Hodoshe.
(d) Winston’s wife.

4. What is John’s child’s name, whom he reminisces about in Scene One?
(a) Martin.
(b) Monde.
(c) Matthew.
(d) Monty.

5. What holiday was it the last time John was at St. George’s Strand?
(a) Christmas.
(b) Good Friday.
(c) Independence Day.
(d) New Year’s.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Winston yell out after John stops him from banging on the cell door in Scene One?

2. Winston says he wants Hodoshe to read his warrant so he can see Winston was sentenced to what?

3. What is the name of the Island on which the play opens?

4. What does Winston do when he notices that John’s ear is bleeding?

5. How many miles was the drive from Rooihel to the ferry to get them to Robben Island?

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