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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is John’s child’s name, whom he reminisces about in Scene One?
(a) Martin.
(b) Monty.
(c) Matthew.
(d) Monde.

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

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

4. What sound is heard in the background at the start of Scene One?
(a) Sirens.
(b) The guards yelling.
(c) Prisoners banging on cell walls.
(d) Doors being locked.

5. Why does John worry about the noise Winston makes in their cell in Scene One?
(a) He worries their cellmate will hear and get angry.
(b) He worries that it will attract attention from the guards.
(c) He worries Winston will not be able to sleep.
(d) He worries he will not be able to sleep.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does John collect nails for in Scene One?

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

4. Where does Winston receive a wound after being beat up in Scene One?

5. What does Winston say in regards to Antigone’s plea in Scene One?

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