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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Antigone do to Polynices?
(a) She pretended she did not know him.
(b) She blamed him for her brother’s death.
(c) She had him buried.
(d) She murdered him.

2. What is the main reason Winston says John’s life will improve once he is transferred?
(a) The food will be better.
(b) He will have a better cell.
(c) Winston will not be there.
(d) Hodoshe will not be there.

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

4. Who does Winston say will be waiting outside the gate for John when he is released?
(a) His family.
(b) His buddies.
(c) His parole officer.
(d) His social worker.

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

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

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

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

9. What does John struggle with at the start of Scene Three?
(a) Eating.
(b) Falling asleep.
(c) Drinking water.
(d) Reading in the dark.

10. What is Winston doing at the end of Scene Three?
(a) Crying.
(b) Dressing up as King Creon.
(c) Saying goodbye to John.
(d) Getting the Antigone props ready.

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who opens the play in Scene Four?

2. What song do the trumpets play at the start of their performance of Antigone?

3. What happened to the two brothers in battle?

4. What happened after Antigone buried her brother?

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

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