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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much light is there in the scene where Emperor Jones sees the formless black figures?
(a) The faint light of dawn lights the stage.
(b) A full moon lights the stage.
(c) The scene is lit fully by the daytime sun.
(d) Very little--the moon has not yet risen.

2. What makes Emperor Jones laugh at the beginning of the second forest scene?
(a) His apperance.
(b) His freedom.
(c) His anticipation of escape.
(d) His own foolishness.

3. What is the throne in the palace made of?
(a) Precious metals and stones.
(b) Pearls and jewels.
(c) Uncut wood.
(d) Ivory.

4. What happens when Emperor Jones rings for the servants?
(a) They all come running.
(b) They come and shoot him.
(c) No one comes.
(d) They begin to drum in the forest.

5. How does Smithers say that Emperor Jones came into his position?
(a) An election.
(b) A military coup.
(c) A power-sharing deal.
(d) A silver bullet.

Short Answer Questions

1. How has Emperor Jones helped Smithers?

2. What does Emperor Jones lose in the forest?

3. How has the beat of the tom-tom changed when the second forest scene opens?

4. How well has Emperor Jones prepared for his flight from the palace?

5. How does the second forest scene open?

(see the answer key)

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