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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does John collect nails for in Scene One?
(a) A cross.
(b) A wind chime.
(c) A weapon.
(d) Antigone’s necklace.

3. Who are the two prisoners revealed in the start of Scene One?
(a) Jack and Warren.
(b) John and Winston.
(c) John and William.
(d) James and Winston.

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

5. Who is the accused party in the play they are preparing for in Scene One?
(a) Eteocles.
(b) Antigone.
(c) Polynices.
(d) Creon.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to John and Winston after the sound of the first whistle in Scene One?

2. Where does Winston receive a wound after being beat up in Scene One?

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

4. Who does John pretend to call in their cell at night at the end of Scene One?

5. What feeling did John have while shoveling sand, which Winston said was exactly what Hodoshe wanted?

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