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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scene Two .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What feeling did John have while shoveling sand, which Winston said was exactly what Hodoshe wanted?
(a) Exhaustion.
(b) Peace.
(c) Hatred for Winston.
(d) Hunger.

2. What does Winston put on after John leaves the cell in Scene Two?
(a) John’s socks.
(b) King Creon’s costume.
(c) Antigone’s wig.
(d) His pajamas.

3. What does John recall Winston said as he jumped off the jetty at Robben Island?
(a) Farewell Africa!
(b) Home sweet home!
(c) Get me out of here!
(d) I am innocent!

4. What does John tell Winston upon his return from seeing Hodoshe?
(a) That his wife has died.
(b) That his sentence has been reduced.
(c) That his sentenced has been extended.
(d) That he is leaving tonight.

5. Where is John hiding at the start of Scene Two so that he cannot see Winston changing?
(a) Behind his hands.
(b) Behind the bucket.
(c) Under a blanket.
(d) In the corner.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Winston react to John’s news in Scene Two?

2. What does Winston say in regards to Antigone’s plea in Scene One?

3. Who is NOT one of the listed authors of The Island?

4. What did the Black prisoners yell to them when their van stopped at a gas station on the way to Robben Island?

5. What was John’s original sentence?

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