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

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

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

4. What does Antigone say when King Creon asks if she knew what she did was illegal?
(a) I did not do anything.
(b) You have the wrong person, sir.
(c) No.
(d) Yes.

5. What does Winston say will happen between him and John once John is released?
(a) They will write often.
(b) John will visit.
(c) They will forget each other.
(d) They will call each other.

Short Answer Questions

1. What have John and Winston done to their cell at the start of Scene Four?

2. What is the main reason Winston says John’s life will improve once he is transferred?

3. What is the play John and Winston performed called?

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

5. Where does Winston say John will go after spending time with his family once he is released?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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