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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is NOT one of the listed authors of The Island?

2. Where does John get injured after being beat up in Scene One?

3. Who is Winston dressing up as at the start of Scene Two?

4. What is the name of the Captain that Hodoshe took John to see in Scene Two?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Under what circumstances does Winston say he will agree to be in the play?

2. What reason does John give Winston for laughing at him when he saw him dressed as Antigone?

3. What does John recall about when they approached and arrived at Robben Island?

4. Why is John frustrated with Winston in regards to the play, Antigone?

5. What are John and Winston doing on the Island at the start of Scene One?

6. What happens when the whistles sound while John and Winston are on the Island digging?

7. What does John say in regards to the audience potentially laughing at Winston?

8. What does Winston do in the cell after Hodoshe takes John away in Scene Two?

9. Describe how John reacts when he sees Winston dressed as Antigone at the start of Scene Two.

10. How does John and Winston take care of each other in their cell after they have been beaten?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay exploring the theme of friendship in The Island. Use direct examples from the text that reflect this theme.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay comparing and contrasting John and Winston. Use direct examples from the text to support your analysis.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay analyzing the ending of The Island. How do you think this ending reflects the themes of freedom, friendship, or survival?

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