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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 the play John and Winston performed called?
(a) The Trial and Punishment of Antigone.
(b) The Life and Death of Antigone.
(c) Antigone’s Mistrial.
(d) The Crime and Punishment of Antigone.

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

3. What does King Creon tell the people he is to them?
(a) Their boss.
(b) Their servant.
(c) Their lord.
(d) Their master.

4. How long does John say Harry has been locked up?
(a) 15 years.
(b) 17 years.
(c) 70 years.
(d) 7 years.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Where does Scene Three of The Island open?

4. What does John begin to count in his bed at the start of Scene Three?

5. What happened after Antigone buried her brother?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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