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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does John recall Winston said as he jumped off the jetty at Robben Island?
(a) Farewell Africa!
(b) Home sweet home!
(c) I am innocent!
(d) Get me out of here!

2. Who is NOT one of the listed authors of The Island?
(a) Athol Fugard.
(b) John Kani.
(c) Winston Ntshona.
(d) Athol Ntshona.

3. How long does John say Harry has been locked up?
(a) 7 years.
(b) 70 years.
(c) 15 years.
(d) 17 years.

4. Whose does Antigone bury in the play John and Winston are to perform?
(a) Polynices.
(b) Creon.
(c) Eteocles.
(d) Her mother.

5. How does Winston alert the prisoners of John’s upcoming release?
(a) He yells to them.
(b) He sends a note attached to a string to each cell.
(c) He calls them from the phone in their cell.
(d) He bangs on the cell walls.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what prison did John and Winston meet?

2. What reason does Winston give for not want to play the part of Antigone?

3. Winston tells John that he wants to get tobacco for Sipho, who is in solitary again for what reason?

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

5. Who does The State refer to in the play John and Winston are performing?

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