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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does John tell Winston upon his return from seeing Hodoshe?
(a) That his wife has died.
(b) That he is leaving tonight.
(c) That his sentence has been reduced.
(d) That his sentenced has been extended.

2. What does John collect nails for in Scene One?
(a) A wind chime.
(b) A cross.
(c) A weapon.
(d) Antigone’s necklace.

3. Who is NOT one of the listed authors of The Island?
(a) John Kani.
(b) Winston Ntshona.
(c) Athol Ntshona.
(d) Athol Fugard.

4. What did the Black prisoners yell to them when their van stopped at a gas station on the way to Robben Island?
(a) Best of luck.
(b) Have courage.
(c) Work hard.
(d) Run away.

5. What reason does Winston give for not want to play the part of Antigone?
(a) He cannot remember Antigone’s lines.
(b) He is a man, not a woman.
(c) He likes King Creon’s costume better.
(d) He does not agree with Antigone’s actions.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to John and Winston after the sound of the first whistle in Scene One?

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

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

4. What does Winston put on after John leaves the cell in Scene Two?

5. How does Winston alert the prisoners of John’s upcoming release?

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