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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 did Antigone do to Polynices?

2. What is King Creon’s robe made out of?

3. What does Antigone say when King Creon asks how she will plead?

4. Which brother fought in opposition to the state in the play Antigone?

5. What does Winston say the prison has turned Harry into?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay describing the author’s narrative tone and writing style. Use examples from the text as evidence for your argument.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay explaining the significance of the title of The Island. How does the title support the overall narrative tone and theme of the play?

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay analyzing the author’s choice to structure The Island as a play. What effect does this have on the story and the reader? In what way would this story be better or worse if it were written as a short story?

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