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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does King Creon say is one of the tools to ensure the people’s happiness?

3. After telling his family about prison life, Winston says John will still not be pleased because he needs what?

4. What does Winston say the prison has turned Harry into?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay explaining the significance of the title of The Island. How does the title support the overall narrative tone and theme of the play?

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay analyzing the ending of The Island. How do you think this ending reflects the themes of freedom, friendship, or survival?

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay analyzing the symbolic significance sand has in The Island. Use examples from the text to support your argument.

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