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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does The State refer to in the play John and Winston are performing?
(a) King Creon.
(b) Hodoshe.
(c) Eteocles.
(d) Polynices.

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

3. Which of John’s belongings does he struggle to recall when talking with Winston about his last day of prison?
(a) His watch.
(b) His shirt.
(c) His socks.
(d) His slacks.

4. What is King Creon’s robe made out of?
(a) A blanket.
(b) Sheets.
(c) Old socks.
(d) Cut trousers.

5. What does Hodoshe let John do for the first time after he met with the captain?
(a) Walk back to his cell alone.
(b) Buy a snack.
(c) Make a phone call.
(d) Write a letter.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Winston yell out after John stops him from banging on the cell door in Scene One?

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

5. What does John tell Winston upon his return from seeing Hodoshe?

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