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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 is King Creon’s robe made out of?

2. Where does Scene Three of The Island open?

3. Where does Winston say John will go after spending time with his family once he is released?

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

5. Which brother fought on the side of the state in the play Antigone?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The bulk of The Island takes place in John and Winston’s cell. Write an essay analyzing the role John and Winston’s sparse cell has on the story. Use direct examples from the text to support your analysis.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay describing the author’s narrative tone and writing style. Use examples from the text as evidence for your argument.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay analyzing the symbolic significance of the necklace of nails in The Island. What does it represent? Use examples from the text to support your viewpoint.

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