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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 long does John say Harry has been locked up?

2. When King Creon says that as King he symbolizes the State, how does Antigone respond?

3. What does Winston say the prison has turned Harry into?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay exploring the conflict between the prisoners and Hodoshe? Use direct examples from the text to support your viewpoint.

Essay Topic 3

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

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