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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How many miles was the drive from Rooihel to the ferry to get them to Robben Island?
(a) 50.
(b) 250.
(c) 5000.
(d) 500.

3. What is the name of the Island on which the play opens?
(a) Hodoshe.
(b) Winston.
(c) Robinson.
(d) Robben.

4. What does Hodoshe let John do for the first time after he met with the captain?
(a) Buy a snack.
(b) Make a phone call.
(c) Write a letter.
(d) Walk back to his cell alone.

5. What sound is heard in the background at the start of Scene One?
(a) The guards yelling.
(b) Sirens.
(c) Doors being locked.
(d) Prisoners banging on cell walls.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to John and Winston after the sound of the first whistle in Scene One?

2. What reason does John give for Winston being unable to perform as King Creon?

3. What song did the old man sing as the van drove away the day John and Winston met?

4. How does Winston feel when Hodoshe calls for John in Scene Two?

5. What was John’s original sentence?

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