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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. How many days does John say he has left in prison?

2. Who opens the play in Scene Four?

3. What happened after Antigone buried her brother?

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

5. What does King Creon say the success of a state is measured by?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay analyzing the symbolic significance of the necklace of nails in The Island. What does it represent? Use examples from the text to support your viewpoint.

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