View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What term does Winston use in regards to the play, which John says is the same term Hodoshe uses in regards to their convictions?
(a) Nonsense.
(b) Child’s play.
(c) Gobbledygook.
(d) Hocus Pocus.

2. When John and Winston first met, he had just returned from his trial, which was where?
(a) St. George’s Strand.
(b) Cradock.
(c) Robben Island.
(d) Rooihel.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was John’s original sentence?

2. What does Winston do when he notices that John’s ear is bleeding?

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

4. Who is Winston dressing up as at the start of Scene Two?

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

(see the answer key)

This section contains 255 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample