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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 Smithers say that Emperor Jones came into his position?
(a) A power-sharing deal.
(b) An election.
(c) A silver bullet.
(d) A military coup.

2. What happens when Emperor Jones first fires his gun in the forest?
(a) The tom-tom gets louder and closer.
(b) The tom-tom stops.
(c) He kills a crocodile.
(d) He kills one of the native leaders.

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

4. What is the throne in the palace made of?
(a) Precious metals and stones.
(b) Ivory.
(c) Uncut wood.
(d) Pearls and jewels.

5. What appears to Emperor Jones in the first scene in the forest?
(a) Black formless fears.
(b) The witch doctor.
(c) Native soldiers.
(d) His memory of a slave auction.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How has Emperor Jones helped Smithers?

3. How well has Emperor Jones prepared for his flight from the palace?

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

5. What happens when Emperor Jones rings for the servants?

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