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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which literary term describes the structure of the first three forest scenes?
(a) Dialogues.
(b) Monologues.
(c) Vignettes.
(d) Catharses.

2. What does the vision Emperor Jones sees in the fourth forest scene tell us about the development of the play?
(a) It is manifesting Emperor Jones' deepest memories.
(b) It is progressing according to the natives' prophecies.
(c) It is no longer personal to Jones' guilt.
(d) It will end in Emperor Jones' death.

3. Which literary term describes Emperor Jones' work in the third forest scene?
(a) Dancing.
(b) Excursus.
(c) Miming.
(d) Fencing.

4. Which literary style describes the scenes in which Emperor Jones sees apparitions?
(a) Allegory.
(b) Naturalism.
(c) Realism.
(d) Magic realism.

5. How does Emperor Jones say he killed Jeff?
(a) With a gun.
(b) He threw him off a train.
(c) With his hands.
(d) With a razor.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do Emperor Jones and Smithers keep each other in their respective roles?

2. What color is the throne?

3. Which term describes how Emperor Jones speaks after he leaves the palace?

4. Which literary term describes Emperor Jones' vision of Jeff?

5. Why was Emperor Jones foolish to have fired his gun in the forest?

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