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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When John and Winston first met, he had just returned from his trial, which was where?
(a) St. George’s Strand.
(b) Cradock.
(c) Rooihel.
(d) Robben Island.

2. What does John do to try to get Winston to laugh?
(a) He very dramatically says Antigone’s lines.
(b) He puts on Antigone’s costume.
(c) He tickles him.
(d) He does a silly dance.

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

4. Who is Winston dressing up as at the start of Scene Two?
(a) Eteocles.
(b) Hodoshe.
(c) Antigone.
(d) Polynices.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Winston say John will most likely work after he is transferred to a new prison?

2. After telling his family about prison life, Winston says John will still not be pleased because he needs what?

3. What term does Winston use in regards to the play, which John says is the same term Hodoshe uses in regards to their convictions?

4. How many days does John say he has left in prison?

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

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