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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Winston say in regards to Antigone’s plea in Scene One?
(a) He does not know what her plea is in regards to.
(b) That he committed the same crime.
(c) That she was guilty.
(d) That she was not guilty.

2. Who does John pretend to call in their cell at night at the end of Scene One?
(a) John’s wife.
(b) Hodoshe.
(c) Winston’s wife.
(d) Scott.

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

4. What was John’s original sentence?
(a) 8 months.
(b) 20 years to life.
(c) 10 years.
(d) Life.

5. Why does John worry about the noise Winston makes in their cell in Scene One?
(a) He worries their cellmate will hear and get angry.
(b) He worries that it will attract attention from the guards.
(c) He worries he will not be able to sleep.
(d) He worries Winston will not be able to sleep.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many miles was the drive from Rooihel to the ferry to get them to Robben Island?

2. Whose does Antigone bury in the play John and Winston are to perform?

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

4. Who is the old man, who started singing, which John remembers as being with them the day they met?

5. Who is NOT one of the listed authors of The Island?

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