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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The allegorical appearance of figures can also be described as what literary device?
(a) Dream vision.
(b) Symbolism.
(c) Vision quest.
(d) Realism.

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

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

4. What literary term describes Emperor Jones' language when he shoots at the apparition?
(a) Inquiry.
(b) Exclamation.
(c) Declaration.
(d) Interrogation.

5. What atmosphere does the tom-tom drumming create?
(a) Savage anger.
(b) Impending doom.
(c) Lingering regret.
(d) Celebration.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the throne in the palace made of?

2. How long does Jones think he has been walking at the beginning of the second forest scene?

3. What is Jeff doing when Emperor Jones sees him?

4. Which answer describes Jeff's movements?

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

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