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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Who does John pretend to call in their cell at night at the end of Scene One?
(a) Winston’s wife.
(b) John’s wife.
(c) Scott.
(d) Hodoshe.

4. What term does Winston use in regards to the play, which John says is the same term Hodoshe uses in regards to their convictions?
(a) Hocus Pocus.
(b) Child’s play.
(c) Gobbledygook.
(d) Nonsense.

5. Where is John hiding at the start of Scene Two so that he cannot see Winston changing?
(a) Behind the bucket.
(b) In the corner.
(c) Under a blanket.
(d) Behind his hands.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Winston receive a wound after being beat up in Scene One?

2. What did the Black prisoners yell to them when their van stopped at a gas station on the way to Robben Island?

3. What was John’s original sentence?

4. In what prison did John and Winston meet?

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

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