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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which brother fought in opposition to the state in the play Antigone?
(a) Polynices.
(b) Eteocles.
(c) Antigone.
(d) Labdacus.

2. Where does Winston tell John he will be transferred before his three months are up at Robben Island?
(a) Victor Verster Prison.
(b) King Creon’s prison.
(c) Victor Island.
(d) St. George’s Prison.

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

4. How many miles was the drive from Rooihel to the ferry to get them to Robben Island?
(a) 250.
(b) 500.
(c) 5000.
(d) 50.

5. When King Creon says that as King he symbolizes the State, how does Antigone respond?
(a) Who made you King?
(b) You are not my King.
(c) Are you God?
(d) She spits on his shoes.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Winston alert the prisoners of John’s upcoming release?

2. Who does John pretend to call in their cell at night at the end of Scene One?

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

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

5. In what part of the prison does The Island begin?

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