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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. John tells the audience that the story is about two brothers of what house?
(a) Abacus.
(b) Labdacus.
(c) Incubus.
(d) Lavaticus.

2. Where does Winston say John will go after spending time with his family once he is released?
(a) Scott’s.
(b) Sky’s.
(c) Sipho’s.
(d) His house.

3. What does King Creon tell the people he is to them?
(a) Their lord.
(b) Their master.
(c) Their boss.
(d) Their servant.

4. What does King Creon say the success of a state is measured by?
(a) The number of children people have each year?
(b) The wealth of the state.
(c) The kinds of jobs people have.
(d) The fatness and happiness of the people.

5. Which old prisoner does John remind Winston of when he tries to tell him he likely will not get out?
(a) Hodoshe.
(b) Hank.
(c) Harry.
(d) Henry.

6. What did Antigone do to Polynices?
(a) She pretended she did not know him.
(b) She blamed him for her brother’s death.
(c) She murdered him.
(d) She had him buried.

7. Which brother fought on the side of the state in the play Antigone?
(a) Eratosthenes.
(b) Polynices.
(c) Eteocles.
(d) Creon.

8. What does Winston say he and Harry have in common?
(a) They committed the same crime.
(b) They prefer prison to the outside world.
(c) They do not remember why there are in prison.
(d) They are both innocent.

9. What does Antigone ask when King Creon asks if she has any final words?
(a) I would like to change my plea.
(b) She asks who made the law.
(c) No.
(d) Shut up.

10. What have John and Winston done to their cell at the start of Scene Four?
(a) Painted it.
(b) Trashed it.
(c) Broken everything in it.
(d) Converted it into a stage.

11. What is King Creon’s robe made out of?
(a) Old socks.
(b) Sheets.
(c) A blanket.
(d) Cut trousers.

12. What happened after Antigone buried her brother?
(a) She was honored by the King.
(b) She was given money for his burial.
(c) She was arrested.
(d) She was praised.

13. Where does Winston tell John he will be transferred before his three months are up at Robben Island?
(a) Victor Island.
(b) St. George’s Prison.
(c) King Creon’s prison.
(d) Victor Verster Prison.

14. How many days does John say he has left in prison?
(a) 62.
(b) 33.
(c) 29.
(d) 92.

15. What does John struggle with at the start of Scene Three?
(a) Falling asleep.
(b) Reading in the dark.
(c) Eating.
(d) Drinking water.

Short Answer Questions

1. After telling his family about prison life, Winston says John will still not be pleased because he needs what?

2. What does King Creon say is one of the tools to ensure the people’s happiness?

3. What does Winston say about John’s freedom after John asks why Winston is punishing him in Scene Three?

4. How long does John say Harry has been locked up?

5. What song do the trumpets play at the start of their performance of Antigone?

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