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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 Winston say will happen between him and John once John is released?

3. What does Winston say he and Harry have in common?

4. The play ends with Winston tearing off his wig and saying that he goes on to his “living death” (77) because he honored what?

5. Who opens the play in Scene Four?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay comparing and contrasting John and Winston. Use direct examples from the text to support your analysis.

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay explaining the significance of the title of The Island. How does the title support the overall narrative tone and theme of the play?

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