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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 is the main reason Winston says John’s life will improve once he is transferred?

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

3. What is Winston doing at the end of Scene Three?

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

5. Who does King Creon bring out as one the “rats” he has captured?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 exploring the conflict between the prisoners and Hodoshe? Use direct examples from the text to support your viewpoint.

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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