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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. What does King Creon say the success of a state is measured by?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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