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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is John hiding at the start of Scene Two so that he cannot see Winston changing?
(a) Under a blanket.
(b) Behind his hands.
(c) Behind the bucket.
(d) In the corner.

2. What reason does Winston give for not want to play the part of Antigone?
(a) He cannot remember Antigone’s lines.
(b) He does not agree with Antigone’s actions.
(c) He is a man, not a woman.
(d) He likes King Creon’s costume better.

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

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

5. Who is the accused party in the play they are preparing for in Scene One?
(a) Eteocles.
(b) Polynices.
(c) Creon.
(d) Antigone.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Winston put on after John leaves the cell in Scene Two?

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

3. When John and Winston first met, he had just returned from his trial, which was where?

4. What feeling did John have while shoveling sand, which Winston said was exactly what Hodoshe wanted?

5. John says it is okay if the audience laughs at the beginning as long as they do what at the end?

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