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

2. Who opens the play in Scene Four?

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

4. Which of John’s belongings does he struggle to recall when talking with Winston about his last day of prison?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay describing the author’s narrative tone and writing style. Use examples from the text as evidence for your argument.

Essay Topic 2

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.

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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