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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. What is the first thing Emperor Jones asks Smithers?
(a) What did he do wrong.
(b) Why white men are always in charge.
(c) Who the old woman's children are.
(d) Where everyone is.

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

3. Who tried but failed to kill Emperor Jones?
(a) Smithers.
(b) The witch doctor.
(c) Lem.
(d) Jeff.

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

5. What does Emperor Jones decide to do after he rings for the servants?
(a) Head for the hills.
(b) Fortify the palace.
(c) Burn the palace down.
(d) Send the army into the hills for the natives.

Short Answer Questions

1. How has Emperor Jones helped Smithers?

2. Where is the play set?

3. What is the tone of the scene at the edge of the forest?

4. When does Emperor Jones notice the tom-tom?

5. How far away was Emperor Jones' would-be assassin when the gun misfired?

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