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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. Where does Winston say John will go after spending time with his family once he is released?
(a) Scott’s.
(b) Sipho’s.
(c) His house.
(d) Sky’s.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. After telling his family about prison life, Winston says John will still not be pleased because he needs what?

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

3. Who opens the play in Scene Four?

4. Where does Winston say John will most likely work after he is transferred to a new prison?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. How does John introduce the play 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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