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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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.

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

4. What does Antigone say when King Creon asks how she will plead?
(a) Guilty.
(b) Not Guilty.
(c) No contest.
(d) I plead the fifth.

5. What have John and Winston done to their cell at the start of Scene Four?
(a) Broken everything in it.
(b) Painted it.
(c) Converted it into a stage.
(d) Trashed it.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the law state it was illegal to do with the dead man who fought against the state?

2. What does King Creon say is one of the tools to ensure the people’s happiness?

3. What happened after Antigone buried her brother?

4. Why does Winston say they will feed John better in his final weeks in prison?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What does King Creon say the purpose of the law is in regards to the state?

2. What is happening at the very end of Scene Three between John and Winston?

3. Describe Winston’s actions at the end of the play, Antigone.

4. How does Winston describe John’s first day back at home after being released?

5. What happens at the start of Scene Three when John cannot sleep?

6. How does John introduce the play at the start of Scene Four?

7. What is the conversation King Creon has with Antigone when she is brought out to him?

8. What is King Creon’s speech regarding his role as king to his people at the start of the play?

9. Describe the set for Antigone at the start of Scene Four.

10. What does Winston say will happen when they transfer John to Victor Verster Prison?

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