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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How are the figures arranged in Emperor Jones' vision in the fifth forest scene?
(a) Bounding back and forth across the stage.
(b) Dancing in a circle.
(c) Gathered around the altar.
(d) Arranged in symmetrical rows.

2. Which literary term describes the interaction between Emperor Jones' voice and the voices of the figures in his vision in the fifth forest scene?
(a) Dissonance.
(b) Cacophony.
(c) Harmony.
(d) Syncopation.

3. The allegorical appearance of figures can also be described as what literary device?
(a) Symbolism.
(b) Vision quest.
(c) Realism.
(d) Dream vision.

4. Emperor Jones sees a group of figures in Act 1, Scene 4. What does he say to their leader?
(a) He proclaims his innocence.
(b) He promises to avenge his imprisonment.
(c) He says that he is in charge here.
(d) He swears he will kill him.

5. Who are the figures Emperor Jones sees working in this third forest scene?
(a) Natives.
(b) Lem and the witch doctor.
(c) Slaves on a chain gang.
(d) Smithers and Lem.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Emperor Jones see after he talks to himself when he enters in Act 1, Scene 4?

2. How does Emperor Jones feel at the beginning of the fifth forest scene?

3. How does Emperor Jones feel after he has seen the black figures?

4. What is the tone of Emperor Jones' vision in the fifth forest scene?

5. What does Jones do when he appears at the beginning of the third forest scene?

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