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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does John react when he sees Winston dressed up?
(a) He becomes angry.
(b) He cries.
(c) He laughs.
(d) He bows respectfully.

3. Whose does Antigone bury in the play John and Winston are to perform?
(a) Creon.
(b) Eteocles.
(c) Polynices.
(d) Her mother.

4. What does John recall Winston said as he jumped off the jetty at Robben Island?
(a) Home sweet home!
(b) Get me out of here!
(c) Farewell Africa!
(d) I am innocent!

5. What was John’s original sentence?
(a) 10 years.
(b) Life.
(c) 20 years to life.
(d) 8 months.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Winston react to John’s news in Scene Two?

2. Winston says the sand he wipes from his eyes is the same sand he played with as a child where?

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

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

5. How long ago did John and Winston meet?

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