The Island, by Athol Fugard Test | Final Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 65 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Island, by Athol Fugard Test | Final Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 65 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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 about John’s freedom after John asks why Winston is punishing him in Scene Three?

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

3. What song do the trumpets play at the start of their performance of Antigone?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. Who is among the audience for the Antigone 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

John experiences personal changes throughout the novel. In what ways does Joe change and in what ways does he remain the same? How do these changes develop the themes of Wheat that Springeth Green?

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

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.

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