The Island, by Athol Fugard Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What is significant about the images and experiences described at the end of the play? (from Scene Four, Pages 224 - 227)

They show John enjoying his early release.

They show Winston alone at hard labor.

They are essentially the same as the images and experiences described at the beginning of the play.

They are essentially the same as the images and experiences described in the middle of the play.

2.

Where is Winston hurt after the beating? (from Scene One, Page 195)

In his ear.

He has broken a leg.

In his eye.

He has sprained a shoulder.

3.

According to the men’s memories, what did Winston say when he arrived at the gates of the prison? (from Scene Two, Pages 211 – 216)

“Farewell, my love.”

“Farewell, Africa.”

“Fuck this.”

“Welcome to Hell.”

4.

What is significant about John’s reference, in the “phone call,” to the fact that he and Winston were at the beach? (from Scene One, Pages 203 – 206)

He does not mention how he and Winston almost killed the guard because of how they were being tortured.

He makes it sound like it was a beautiful day, and a break.

He does not mention the torturous, punishing things they were forced to do there.

He makes it sound as though they felt rewarded for the work they were doing.

5.

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

Hodoshe’s assistant guards.

People with whom John has an imaginary telephone conversation?

Fellow inmates.

People with whom Winston has an imaginary telephone conversation.

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