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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do we learn from the interaction between what Emperor Jones says and what the figures say in the vision Emperor Jones sees in the fifth forest scene?
(a) That he is sorry for his sins.
(b) That he will continue to run until he dies.
(c) That he is in the same position as the slaves.
(d) That he is still in charge of the natives.

2. What does the omnipresence of the tom-tom drumming tell us about Emperor Jones' state of mind?
(a) That he is a passive participant in his life now.
(b) That he cannot escape from this situation.
(c) That he is dreaming all of this.
(d) That he will no longer swindle the natives.

3. How do Emperor Jones and Smithers keep each other in their respective roles?
(a) They kill each other's enemies.
(b) They agree to share power.
(c) They know secrets about each other.
(d) They plot together against the medicine man.

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

5. Who does Emperor Jones stand in for in the fourth forest scene?
(a) All slave buyers.
(b) All black American men.
(c) All slaves.
(d) All black men.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the second forest scene open?

2. Emperor Jones sees a group of figures in Act 1, Scene 4. What happens when Emperor Jones shoots at the leader?

3. Who is the first character to appear on stage?

4. What do the dark figures represent who Emperor Jones sees in the woods?

5. Where does the third forest scene begin?

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