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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) Sheets.
(c) A blanket.
(d) Cut trousers.

2. 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.

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

4. What is the main reason Winston says John’s life will improve once he is transferred?
(a) He will have a better cell.
(b) Hodoshe will not be there.
(c) The food will be better.
(d) Winston will not be there.

5. What song do the trumpets play at the start of their performance of Antigone?
(a) TAPS.
(b) Pomp and Circumstance.
(c) Hail to the King.
(d) Here comes the bride.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who opens the play in Scene Four?

2. What does Antigone ask when King Creon asks if she has any final words?

3. How long does John say Harry has been locked up?

4. What part does John play in the performance of Antigone?

5. Who does King Creon bring out as one the “rats” he has captured?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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