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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. How does Winston say he will be treated by friends and family once he is released?

2. What does Winston say about John’s freedom after John asks why Winston is punishing him in Scene Three?

3. What happened after Antigone buried her brother?

4. What happened to the two brothers in battle?

5. Where does Winston say John will most likely work after he is transferred to a new prison?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay analyzing the ending of The Island. How do you think this ending reflects the themes of freedom, friendship, or survival?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the voice of John 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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