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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 Winston put on after John leaves the cell in Scene Two?
(a) Antigone’s wig.
(b) His pajamas.
(c) John’s socks.
(d) King Creon’s costume.

2. What does John collect nails for in Scene One?
(a) A wind chime.
(b) A cross.
(c) Antigone’s necklace.
(d) A weapon.

3. Who is Winston dressing up as at the start of Scene Two?
(a) Antigone.
(b) Hodoshe.
(c) Polynices.
(d) Eteocles.

4. What is John’s child’s name, whom he reminisces about in Scene One?
(a) Monty.
(b) Matthew.
(c) Martin.
(d) Monde.

5. What did the Black prisoners yell to them when their van stopped at a gas station on the way to Robben Island?
(a) Best of luck.
(b) Run away.
(c) Have courage.
(d) Work hard.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does John do to try to get Winston to laugh?

3. Who is the accused party in the play they are preparing for in Scene One?

4. What is the name of the Island on which the play opens?

5. Why does Winston say they will feed John better in his final weeks in prison?

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