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

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

3. What does King Creon tell the people he is to them?

4. What does John struggle with at the start of Scene Three?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay analyzing the symbolic significance sand has in The Island. Use examples from the text to support your argument.

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