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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What reason does John give for Winston being unable to perform as King Creon?
(a) King Creon’s costume will not fit him.
(b) He does not have time to learn the lines.
(c) He does not deserve to play a King.
(d) He looks more like a woman than John does.

3. What does John recall Winston said as he jumped off the jetty at Robben Island?
(a) Home sweet home!
(b) I am innocent!
(c) Farewell Africa!
(d) Get me out of here!

4. Winston tells John that he wants to get tobacco for Sipho, who is in solitary again for what reason?
(a) Refusing to work.
(b) Fighting with the guards.
(c) Complaining about the food.
(d) Fighting with his cellmate.

5. What is the name of the Captain that Hodoshe took John to see in Scene Two?
(a) Prinsloo.
(b) Prince.
(c) Tempo.
(d) Polynices.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does King Creon say is one of the tools to ensure the people’s happiness?

2. Which brother fought on the side of the state in the play Antigone?

3. What did the law state it was illegal to do with the dead man who fought against the state?

4. How does John react when he sees Winston dressed up?

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

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