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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many days does John say he has left in prison?
(a) 29.
(b) 62.
(c) 92.
(d) 33.

2. Where does Winston say John will most likely work after he is transferred to a new prison?
(a) The vineyard.
(b) An office.
(c) The Island.
(d) The metal shop.

3. What holiday was it the last time John was at St. George’s Strand?
(a) Good Friday.
(b) New Year’s.
(c) Christmas.
(d) Independence Day.

4. Who is NOT one of the listed authors of The Island?
(a) Athol Fugard.
(b) Athol Ntshona.
(c) John Kani.
(d) Winston Ntshona.

5. Where does Winston receive a wound after being beat up in Scene One?
(a) His foot.
(b) His arm.
(c) His eye.
(d) His ankle.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Winston say he and Harry have in common?

2. Which brother fought in opposition to the state in the play Antigone?

3. John says it is okay if the audience laughs at the beginning as long as they do what at the end?

4. What does John struggle with at the start of Scene Three?

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

(see the answer key)

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