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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does King Creon bring out as one the “rats” he has captured?
(a) Polynices.
(b) John.
(c) Eteocles.
(d) Antigone.

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

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

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

5. What does Antigone ask when King Creon asks if she has any final words?
(a) Shut up.
(b) She asks who made the law.
(c) I would like to change my plea.
(d) No.

6. What does Winston say the prison has turned Harry into?
(a) A monk.
(b) A saint.
(c) Stone.
(d) A rat.

7. What is the play John and Winston performed called?
(a) The Trial and Punishment of Antigone.
(b) The Crime and Punishment of Antigone.
(c) The Life and Death of Antigone.
(d) Antigone’s Mistrial.

8. What does King Creon say is one of the tools to ensure the people’s happiness?
(a) Good cooking.
(b) Money.
(c) Law.
(d) Weekly parties.

9. What does King Creon tell the people he is to them?
(a) Their servant.
(b) Their boss.
(c) Their lord.
(d) Their master.

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

11. John tells the audience that the story is about two brothers of what house?
(a) Lavaticus.
(b) Labdacus.
(c) Incubus.
(d) Abacus.

12. After telling his family about prison life, Winston says John will still not be pleased because he needs what?
(a) A place to sleep.
(b) A woman.
(c) A job.
(d) New clothes.

13. What does Winston say will happen between him and John once John is released?
(a) John will visit.
(b) They will write often.
(c) They will call each other.
(d) They will forget each other.

14. What does Winston say about John’s freedom after John asks why Winston is punishing him in Scene Three?
(a) It stinks.
(b) It’s undeserved.
(c) It’s glorious.
(d) It’s close.

15. Who opens the play in Scene Four?
(a) Prinsloo.
(b) Hodoshe.
(c) John.
(d) Winston.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which old prisoner does John remind Winston of when he tries to tell him he likely will not get out?

2. Which brother fought on the side of the state in the play Antigone?

3. Where does Winston tell John he will be transferred before his three months are up at Robben Island?

4. Who does Winston say will be waiting outside the gate for John when he is released?

5. What have John and Winston done to their cell at the start of Scene Four?

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