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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The play ends with Winston tearing off his wig and saying that he goes on to his “living death” (77) because he honored what?
(a) The King.
(b) His wife.
(c) The things to which honor belongs.
(d) Nothing.

2. What does John struggle with at the start of Scene Three?
(a) Drinking water.
(b) Reading in the dark.
(c) Eating.
(d) Falling asleep.

3. Which of John’s belongings does he struggle to recall when talking with Winston about his last day of prison?
(a) His slacks.
(b) His socks.
(c) His watch.
(d) His shirt.

4. What does Antigone say when King Creon asks if she knew what she did was illegal?
(a) I did not do anything.
(b) Yes.
(c) No.
(d) You have the wrong person, sir.

5. What does Antigone ask when King Creon asks if she has any final words?
(a) No.
(b) She asks who made the law.
(c) Shut up.
(d) I would like to change my plea.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many days does John say he has left in prison?

2. What does Antigone say when King Creon asks how she will plead?

3. What happened to the two brothers in battle?

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

5. Where does Winston say John will go after spending time with his family once he is released?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who does King Creon tell the people are among them, one of which he has caught?

2. What does Winston say they will let John do when they drive him to Rooihel?

3. Describe the set for Antigone at the start of Scene Four.

4. How does Winston describe John’s final morning at Rooihel?

5. Who is among the audience for the Antigone play?

6. How does John introduce the play at the start of Scene Four?

7. What is the conversation King Creon has with Antigone when she is brought out to him?

8. What happens at the start of Scene Three when John cannot sleep?

9. What does Winston say will happen when they transfer John to Victor Verster Prison?

10. What is happening at the very end of Scene Three between John and Winston?

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