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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. Who opens the play in Scene Four?

2. John tells the audience that the story is about two brothers of what house?

3. What does Winston say will happen between him and John once John is released?

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

5. Which brother fought on the side of the state in the play Antigone?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. What is happening at the very end of Scene Three between John and Winston?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay analyzing what John’s impending freedom and Winston’s life sentence represents in The Island. Use examples from The Island to support your analysis.

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

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

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