The Island, by Athol Fugard Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What is the main reason that Winston refuses to follow through on the plan for him to play Antigone? (from Scene Two, pages 207 – 211)

He refuses to play a secondary character.

He believes it lessens the value of the act of political resistance that got him jailed.

He is afraid he will not be able to remember the lines.

He believes that seeing him dressed as a woman will make the other inmates want to assault him.

2.

What did Antigone do that got her arrested? (from Scene Four, Pages 223 – 224)

She committed treason by fighting against Creon in battle.

She gave her brother, who was a prince, a royal burial when he had, in fact, been a traitor.

She ccommitted murder by killing her brother in battle.

She gave her brother, who was a prince, a traitor’s burial when he had, in fact, fought on the side of the State.

3.

Why is John counting with his fingers? (from Scene Three, Pages 217 – 222)

He is counting the hours until the performance of Antigone.

He is counting the ways that Hodoshe has hurt him.

He is counting the ways Winston has angered him.

He is counting the days until he is free.

4.

Who are Scott and Sky? (from Scene One, Pages 203 – 206)

People with whom Winston has an imaginary telephone conversation.

People with whom John has an imaginary telephone conversation?

Hodoshe’s assistant guards.

Fellow inmates.

5.

What actions blur the lines between performer and character in the final moments of the presentation of Antigone? (from Scene Four, Pages 224 - 227)

John becomes incapacitated, and Winston ends up speaking both Antigone's lines and Creon's.

John rips off his wig and seems to be speaking at least partly in his own voice, not just the voice of Creon.

Winston rips off his wig and seems to be speaking at least partly in his own voice, not just the voice of Antigone.

Hodoshe speaks up from the audience, and engages in a dialogue with Antigone (Winston).

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