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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is NOT one of the listed authors of The Island?
(a) Winston Ntshona.
(b) Athol Fugard.
(c) Athol Ntshona.
(d) John Kani.

2. Why does John worry about the noise Winston makes in their cell in Scene One?
(a) He worries he will not be able to sleep.
(b) He worries that it will attract attention from the guards.
(c) He worries Winston will not be able to sleep.
(d) He worries their cellmate will hear and get angry.

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

4. What reason does John give for Winston being unable to perform as King Creon?
(a) He does not have time to learn the lines.
(b) He looks more like a woman than John does.
(c) King Creon’s costume will not fit him.
(d) He does not deserve to play a King.

5. Winston tells John that he wants to get tobacco for Sipho, who is in solitary again for what reason?
(a) Fighting with his cellmate.
(b) Complaining about the food.
(c) Refusing to work.
(d) Fighting with the guards.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Winston alert the prisoners of John’s upcoming release?

3. What does John tell Winston upon his return from seeing Hodoshe?

4. What sound is heard in the background at the start of Scene One?

5. Who is the accused party in the play they are preparing for in Scene One?

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