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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. Where does Winston receive a wound after being beat up in Scene One?
(a) His foot.
(b) His ankle.
(c) His arm.
(d) His eye.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who does John pretend to call in their cell at night at the end of Scene One?

4. What does Winston do when he notices that John’s ear is bleeding?

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

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