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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. What happened to the two brothers in battle?
(a) They killed each other.
(b) They both died.
(c) They won.
(d) They ran away.

2. What is the main reason Winston says John’s life will improve once he is transferred?
(a) He will have a better cell.
(b) Hodoshe will not be there.
(c) Winston will not be there.
(d) The food will be better.

3. What does King Creon say is one of the tools to ensure the people’s happiness?
(a) Good cooking.
(b) Money.
(c) Weekly parties.
(d) Law.

4. What is Winston doing at the end of Scene Three?
(a) Crying.
(b) Saying goodbye to John.
(c) Dressing up as King Creon.
(d) Getting the Antigone props ready.

5. Who does Winston say will be waiting outside the gate for John when he is released?
(a) His parole officer.
(b) His social worker.
(c) His family.
(d) His buddies.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does John begin to count in his bed at the start of Scene Three?

3. Which brother fought on the side of the state in the play Antigone?

4. Where does Winston say John will most likely work after he is transferred to a new prison?

5. What part does John play in the performance of Antigone?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is King Creon’s speech regarding his role as king to his people at the start of the play?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. Describe Winston’s actions at the end of the play, Antigone.

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