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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Winston says the sand he wipes from his eyes is the same sand he played with as a child where?
(a) Robben Island.
(b) St. George’s Beach.
(c) St. George’s Strand.
(d) Robben’s Beach.

3. Which old prisoner does John remind Winston of when he tries to tell him he likely will not get out?
(a) Hodoshe.
(b) Hank.
(c) Henry.
(d) Harry.

4. Why does John worry about the noise Winston makes in their cell in Scene One?
(a) He worries he will not be able to sleep.
(b) He worries their cellmate will hear and get angry.
(c) He worries Winston will not be able to sleep.
(d) He worries that it will attract attention from the guards.

5. Where does Winston say John will most likely work after he is transferred to a new prison?
(a) The vineyard.
(b) An office.
(c) The Island.
(d) The metal shop.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the Island on which the play opens?

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

3. John tells the audience that the story is about two brothers of what house?

4. What are the prisoners doing on the Island at the start of Scene One?

5. Who is the old man, who started singing, which John remembers as being with them the day they met?

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