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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Emperor Jones feel after he has seen the black figures?
(a) He steels himself against his fears.
(b) He is terrified and runs blindly into the forest.
(c) He is confident and laughing about his luck.
(d) He has collected his thoughts and he has a plan.

2. What provision has Emperor Jones made in case of uprising?
(a) He put Smithers in charge of security.
(b) He buried food in the forest.
(c) He trained an elite security force.
(d) He stockpiled weapons in the palace.

3. What kind of gun does Emperor Jones carry?
(a) Hunting rifle.
(b) Submachine gun.
(c) Long-barreled revolver.
(d) AK-47.

4. Who is the first character to appear on stage?
(a) Lem.
(b) Emperor Jones.
(c) Smithers.
(d) An old woman.

5. How has Emperor Jones helped Smithers?
(a) By hiring him.
(b) By freeing him from jail.
(c) By installing him as Emperor.
(d) By killing the man who was cheating Smithers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the natives mistakenly think about Emperor Jones?

2. Who tried but failed to kill Emperor Jones?

3. Where does Emperor Jones look for the food he buried?

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

5. Where have all the natives gone when the play is just beginning?

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