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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. What is Jeff doing when Emperor Jones sees him?
(a) Shooting a prison guard.
(b) Shooting craps.
(c) Threatening to shoot Jones.
(d) Running through the forest.

2. Which literary style describes the scenes in which Emperor Jones sees apparitions?
(a) Naturalism.
(b) Magic realism.
(c) Allegory.
(d) Realism.

3. Who gestures to Emperor Jones to join the figures in the apparition?
(a) The witch doctor.
(b) One of the prisoners.
(c) Smithers.
(d) The guard.

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

5. Where is the play set?
(a) Hispaniola.
(b) Florida Keys.
(c) New Orleans.
(d) West Indies.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which literary term describes Emperor Jones' work in the third forest scene?

2. How does the tom-tom drumming change at the end of the second forest scene?

3. Which literary term describes Emperor Jones' vision of Jeff?

4. What atmosphere does the tom-tom drumming create?

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

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