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

2. What part does John play in the performance of Antigone?

3. What did the law state it was illegal to do with the dead man who fought against the state?

4. What happened to the two brothers in battle?

5. What does Winston say he and Harry have in common?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

The bulk of The Island takes place in John and Winston’s cell. Write an essay analyzing the role John and Winston’s sparse cell has on the story. Use direct examples from the text to support your analysis.

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