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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Emperor Jones feel when he enters the sixth forest scene?
(a) He recognizes the site and he is terrified.
(b) He is confused and does not know where he is.
(c) He is disoriented and delirious, laughing hysterically.
(d) He thinks he is back in America standing trial.

2. What is Jeff doing when Emperor Jones sees him?
(a) Running through the forest.
(b) Shooting a prison guard.
(c) Shooting craps.
(d) Threatening to shoot Jones.

3. What is Emperor Jones afraid of at the beginning of the fifth forest scene?
(a) Imminent capture.
(b) Starvation.
(c) Formless fears.
(d) Lem.

4. What does Emperor Jones do when he comes on stage in the fourth forest scene?
(a) Talk about killing himself.
(b) Stalk around the stage, making threats.
(c) Shoot the rebellious natives.
(d) Sit on a stump and put his head in his hands.

5. Whose help does Emperor Jones ask for in his final vision?
(a) The Lord.
(b) Smithers.
(c) The witch doctor.
(d) Lem.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which literary device is employed in this first forest scene?

2. What does Emperor Jones say at the beginning of the fifth forest scene?

3. How long has Jones been walking at the beginning of the second forest scene?

4. What does Emperor Jones' flight recall to him?

5. How is the apparition in the fourth forest scene different from the previous apparitions?

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