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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. The play ends with Winston tearing off his wig and saying that he goes on to his “living death” (77) because he honored what?
(a) The things to which honor belongs.
(b) His wife.
(c) The King.
(d) Nothing.

4. What does John begin to count in his bed at the start of Scene Three?
(a) His money.
(b) Sheep.
(c) His remaining days in prison.
(d) Nails on the necklace.

5. What does Antigone say when King Creon asks if she knew what she did was illegal?
(a) Yes.
(b) No.
(c) You have the wrong person, sir.
(d) I did not do anything.

6. Which brother fought on the side of the state in the play Antigone?
(a) Polynices.
(b) Eratosthenes.
(c) Eteocles.
(d) Creon.

7. What song do the trumpets play at the start of their performance of Antigone?
(a) TAPS.
(b) Hail to the King.
(c) Here comes the bride.
(d) Pomp and Circumstance.

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

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

10. What happened to the two brothers in battle?
(a) They killed each other.
(b) They both died.
(c) They won.
(d) They ran away.

11. What happened after Antigone buried her brother?
(a) She was praised.
(b) She was arrested.
(c) She was honored by the King.
(d) She was given money for his burial.

12. How does Winston say he will be treated by friends and family once he is released?
(a) They won’t talk to him.
(b) Like a criminal.
(c) Like a saint.
(d) Like a king.

13. What does Winston say he and Harry have in common?
(a) They are both innocent.
(b) They committed the same crime.
(c) They prefer prison to the outside world.
(d) They do not remember why there are in prison.

14. Where does Scene Three of The Island open?
(a) The captain’s office.
(b) John and Winston’s cell.
(c) John’s home.
(d) Winston’s home.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Winston say John will go after spending time with his family once he is released?

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

3. Who opens the play in Scene Four?

4. What do they use as backdrops for their play in Scene Four?

5. How long does John say Harry has been locked up?

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