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

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

3. What is Winston doing at the end of Scene Three?

4. What happened after Antigone buried her brother?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Write an essay analyzing what John’s impending freedom and Winston’s life sentence represents in The Island. Use examples from The Island to support your analysis.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay exploring the theme of friendship in The Island. Use direct examples from the text that reflect this theme.

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