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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What happens to John and Winston after the sound of the first whistle in Scene One?
(a) They are handcuffed.
(b) They are yelled at to work harder.
(c) They are served lunch.
(d) They are allowed to go home.

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

4. Who does The State refer to in the play John and Winston are performing?
(a) King Creon.
(b) Eteocles.
(c) Hodoshe.
(d) Polynices.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the accused party in the play they are preparing for in Scene One?

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

3. Where does John get injured after being beat up in Scene One?

4. What holiday was it the last time John was at St. George’s Strand?

5. Why does John worry about the noise Winston makes in their cell in Scene One?

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