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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do they use as backdrops for their play in Scene Four?
(a) Sheets.
(b) Newspapers.
(c) Blankets.
(d) Garbage bags.

2. What was John’s original sentence?
(a) 10 years.
(b) 8 months.
(c) Life.
(d) 20 years to life.

3. How does Winston react to John’s news in Scene Two?
(a) He refuses to speak to John.
(b) He becomes angry.
(c) He sobs uncontrollably/
(d) He is ecstatic.

4. What does Winston do when he notices that John’s ear is bleeding?
(a) Calls for the guards.
(b) Clean it.
(c) Screams.
(d) Pretends he does not see it.

5. What part does John play in the performance of Antigone?
(a) Eteocles.
(b) Antigone.
(c) King Creon.
(d) Polynices.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the main reason Winston says John’s life will improve once he is transferred?

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

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

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

5. John says it is okay if the audience laughs at the beginning as long as they do what at the end?

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