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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. How does Winston feel when Hodoshe calls for John in Scene Two?
(a) Angry.
(b) Nervous.
(c) Annoyed.
(d) He feels like he is getting what he deserves.

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

4. How does Winston react to John’s news in Scene Two?
(a) He becomes angry.
(b) He sobs uncontrollably/
(c) He is ecstatic.
(d) He refuses to speak to John.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What holiday was it the last time John was at St. George’s Strand?

2. How long ago did John and Winston meet?

3. How much time does John find out he has left after meeting with the Captain?

4. Who is Winston dressing up as at the start of Scene Two?

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

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