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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. The play ends with Winston tearing off his wig and saying that he goes on to his “living death” (77) because he honored what?
(a) Nothing.
(b) His wife.
(c) The things to which honor belongs.
(d) The King.

3. What part does John play in the performance of Antigone?
(a) Polynices.
(b) Eteocles.
(c) Antigone.
(d) King Creon.

4. What do they use as backdrops for their play in Scene Four?
(a) Garbage bags.
(b) Blankets.
(c) Newspapers.
(d) Sheets.

5. Which brother fought in opposition to the state in the play Antigone?
(a) Labdacus.
(b) Polynices.
(c) Eteocles.
(d) Antigone.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the law state it was illegal to do with the dead man who fought against the state?

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

3. What is the main reason Winston says John’s life will improve once he is transferred?

4. What does Winston say will happen between him and John once John is released?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Who does King Creon tell the people are among them, one of which he has caught?

2. What is King Creon’s speech regarding his role as king to his people at the start of the play?

3. How does John introduce the play at the start of Scene Four?

4. Describe the set for Antigone at the start of Scene Four.

5. How does Winston describe John’s first day back at home after being released?

6. What is happening at the very end of Scene Three between John and Winston?

7. What is the conversation King Creon has with Antigone when she is brought out to him?

8. Describe Winston’s actions at the end of the play, Antigone.

9. What happens at the start of Scene Three when John cannot sleep?

10. How does Winston describe John’s final morning at Rooihel?

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