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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Winston say in regards to Antigone’s plea in Scene One?
(a) He does not know what her plea is in regards to.
(b) That she was not guilty.
(c) That she was guilty.
(d) That he committed the same crime.

2. What does Winston put on after John leaves the cell in Scene Two?
(a) Antigone’s wig.
(b) His pajamas.
(c) John’s socks.
(d) King Creon’s costume.

3. What does Winston say he and Harry have in common?
(a) They committed the same crime.
(b) They are both innocent.
(c) They do not remember why there are in prison.
(d) They prefer prison to the outside world.

4. What reason does John give for Winston being unable to perform as King Creon?
(a) He does not have time to learn the lines.
(b) He does not deserve to play a King.
(c) King Creon’s costume will not fit him.
(d) He looks more like a woman than John does.

5. In what prison did John and Winston meet?
(a) Robben.
(b) Cradock.
(c) Rooihel.
(d) Kokstad.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Winston say will happen between him and John once John is released?

2. Who is NOT one of the listed authors of The Island?

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

4. What is Winston doing at the end of Scene Three?

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

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