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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) He does not know what her plea is in regards to.
(b) That she was guilty.
(c) That he committed the same crime.
(d) That she was not guilty.

2. Where does John get injured after being beat up in Scene One?
(a) His arm.
(b) His hand.
(c) His ankle.
(d) His eye.

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

4. What holiday was it the last time John was at St. George’s Strand?
(a) New Year’s.
(b) Independence Day.
(c) Good Friday.
(d) Christmas.

5. What does Winston yell out after John stops him from banging on the cell door in Scene One?
(a) I am innocent!
(b) Hodoshe!
(c) I will kill you!
(d) Get me out of here!

Short Answer Questions

1. What feeling did John have while shoveling sand, which Winston said was exactly what Hodoshe wanted?

2. In what part of the prison does The Island begin?

3. What is John’s child’s name, whom he reminisces about in Scene One?

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

5. Who does The State refer to in the play John and Winston are performing?

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