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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Winston say in regards to Antigone’s plea in Scene One?

2. When John and Winston first met, he had just returned from his trial, which was where?

3. Winston says he wants Hodoshe to read his warrant so he can see Winston was sentenced to what?

4. What holiday was it the last time John was at St. George’s Strand?

5. What feeling did John have while shoveling sand, which Winston said was exactly what Hodoshe wanted?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is John frustrated with Winston in regards to the play, Antigone?

2. What do Winston and John say about the sand they were digging after Winston wipes some from his eyes in their cell?

3. What happens when the whistles sound while John and Winston are on the Island digging?

4. What reason does John give Winston for laughing at him when he saw him dressed as Antigone?

5. What does Winston do in the cell after Hodoshe takes John away in Scene Two?

6. What does John recall about when they approached and arrived at Robben Island?

7. What does John say in regards to the audience potentially laughing at Winston?

8. What do John and Winston say about their difficult day digging sand?

9. Under what circumstances does Winston say he will agree to be in the play?

10. How does John and Winston take care of each other in their cell after they have been beaten?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay exploring the theme of freedom in The Island. Include direct examples from the text that reflect this theme.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay analyzing some of the imagery used in The Island. Try to find examples that involve each of the five senses. How does the author’s use of imagery impact the reader?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the voice of Winston from The Island. Use specific adjectives and examples from the text and analyze whether this is a positive or negative voice.

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