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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Winston says the sand he wipes from his eyes is the same sand he played with as a child where?
(a) Robben’s Beach.
(b) Robben Island.
(c) St. George’s Beach.
(d) St. George’s Strand.

2. Which old prisoner does John remind Winston of when he tries to tell him he likely will not get out?
(a) Harry.
(b) Hank.
(c) Henry.
(d) Hodoshe.

3. What does Winston say about John’s freedom after John asks why Winston is punishing him in Scene Three?
(a) It stinks.
(b) It’s close.
(c) It’s undeserved.
(d) It’s glorious.

4. What is the name of the Island on which the play opens?
(a) Winston.
(b) Hodoshe.
(c) Robben.
(d) Robinson.

5. What does John collect nails for in Scene One?
(a) A wind chime.
(b) A weapon.
(c) Antigone’s necklace.
(d) A cross.

Short Answer Questions

1. What song did the old man sing as the van drove away the day John and Winston met?

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

3. Why does Winston say they will feed John better in his final weeks in prison?

4. Who is the accused party in the play they are preparing for in Scene One?

5. Where is John hiding at the start of Scene Two so that he cannot see Winston changing?

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