View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What did the law state it was illegal to do with the dead man who fought against the state?
(a) Acknowledge you were related to him.
(b) Think about him.
(c) Talk about him.
(d) Bury him.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Antigone say when King Creon asks if she knew what she did was illegal?

4. What does Winston say he and Harry have in common?

5. What does King Creon tell the people he is to them?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who does King Creon tell the people are among them, one of which he has caught?

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

3. Who is among the audience for the Antigone play?

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

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

6. How does Winston describe John’s final morning at Rooihel?

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

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

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

10. What does Winston say they will let John do when they drive him to Rooihel?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 621 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample