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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Winston says the sand he wipes from his eyes is the same sand he played with as a child where?
(a) Robben’s Beach.
(b) St. George’s Strand.
(c) St. George’s Beach.
(d) Robben Island.

2. In what part of the prison does The Island begin?
(a) A cell.
(b) The cafeteria.
(c) The bathroom.
(d) The Captain’s office.

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

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

5. What is the name of the Island on which the play opens?
(a) Robinson.
(b) Robben.
(c) Hodoshe.
(d) Winston.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Winston yell out after John stops him from banging on the cell door in Scene One?

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

3. What does John use to try to clean Winston’s wound?

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

5. Who are the two prisoners revealed in the start of Scene One?

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