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

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

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

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

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who opens the play in Scene Four?

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

3. What is Winston doing at the end of Scene Three?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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