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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) An election.
(b) A silver bullet.
(c) A power-sharing deal.
(d) A military coup.

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

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

4. How much light is there in the scene where Emperor Jones sees the formless black figures?
(a) Very little--the moon has not yet risen.
(b) The scene is lit fully by the daytime sun.
(c) The faint light of dawn lights the stage.
(d) A full moon lights the stage.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The black figures that Emperor Jones sees in the first forest scene are amused by what?

2. What kind of gun does Emperor Jones carry?

3. What does Emperor Jones decide to do after he rings for the servants?

4. Which statement describes the eyes of the figures whom Emperor Jones sees in the first forest scene?

5. What does Emperor Jones lose in the forest?

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