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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. Where does Winston tell John he will be transferred before his three months are up at Robben Island?

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

3. What does King Creon say the success of a state is measured by?

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

5. How many days does John say he has left in prison?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Winston say will happen when they transfer John to Victor Verster Prison?

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

5. What does Winston say they will let John do when they drive him to Rooihel?

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

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

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

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

10. Who is among the audience for the Antigone play?

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

Analyze John’s relationship with Winston. Use examples from the text to show how their relationship develops over time and how it represents the themes of the play.

Essay Topic 3

The bulk of The Island takes place in John and Winston’s cell. Write an essay analyzing the role John and Winston’s sparse cell has on the story. Use direct examples from the text to support your analysis.

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