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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Emperor Jones tell the natives that only one person can kill him--who is that?
(a) Emperor Jones himself.
(b) Smithers.
(c) The ghost of Jeff.
(d) The witch doctor.

2. How has Emperor Jones' appearance changed since the scene with the black figures?
(a) He is practically naked.
(b) He is dirtier and less majestic.
(c) He is more composed and neater.
(d) He is all wet.

3. How long does Jones think he has been walking at the beginning of the second forest scene?
(a) Years.
(b) All night.
(c) Hours.
(d) Half a day.

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

5. How does the second forest scene open?
(a) The moon sets.
(b) The moon rises.
(c) The sun sets.
(d) The sun rises.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Emperor Jones hear in the forest?

2. Who tried but failed to kill Emperor Jones?

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

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

5. Why was Emperor Jones foolish to have fired his gun in the forest?

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