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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 does Winston say he and Harry have in common?

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

3. Who does Winston say will be waiting outside the gate for John when he is released?

4. What does John begin to count in his bed at the start of Scene Three?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay analyzing the significance of the performance of Antigone. What does it symbolize in regards to John and Winston’s journey?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze John’s relationship with Winston. Use examples from the text to show how their relationship develops over time and how it represents the themes of the play.

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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