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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do they use as backdrops for their play in Scene Four?
(a) Newspapers.
(b) Sheets.
(c) Blankets.
(d) Garbage bags.

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

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

4. What does Winston say the prison has turned Harry into?
(a) A saint.
(b) Stone.
(c) A monk.
(d) A rat.

5. What does Winston do when he notices that John’s ear is bleeding?
(a) Calls for the guards.
(b) Pretends he does not see it.
(c) Screams.
(d) Clean it.

Short Answer Questions

1. After telling his family about prison life, Winston says John will still not be pleased because he needs what?

2. When King Creon says that as King he symbolizes the State, how does Antigone respond?

3. What is the name of the Island on which the play opens?

4. What have John and Winston done to their cell at the start of Scene Four?

5. Who does King Creon bring out as one the “rats” he has captured?

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