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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is the apparition in the fourth forest scene different from the previous apparitions?
(a) The apparition is not from Emperor Jones' personal experience.
(b) The apparition is not dispelled with a gunshot.
(c) This apparation takes place underwater.
(d) This apparition unfolds backwards in time.

2. What does Emperor Jones' flight recall to him?
(a) His time as a long-distance runner.
(b) An earlier native uprising.
(c) Running away from his parents' house.
(d) His flight in America.

3. What can we gather from the fact that Emperor Jones does not shoot anyone in the apparition in the fifth forest scene?
(a) The figures' despair is ongoing.
(b) He is so weak that he cannot shoot anyone.
(c) He is strong enough that he can escape without a gun.
(d) He is saving his last silver bullet for himself.

4. What does the sixth forest scene tell us about Emperor Jones' wanderings?
(a) He has eluded his pursuers, and knows where to run to.
(b) He is far away from the palace and totally disoriented.
(c) He has finally made it to a place of safety.
(d) He has traveled to the place where the natives will find him.

5. What apparition does Emperor Jones see in this fourth forest scene?
(a) A trial in court.
(b) A slave auction.
(c) A prison scene.
(d) A slave uprising.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Emperor Jones do once he sees his part in the vision in the fourth forest scene?

2. What does Jeff say when Emperor Jones speaks to him?

3. What role is Emperor Jones supposed to play in the other person in the sixth scene's plans?

4. What does Emperor Jones see in the fifth forest scene?

5. Which term describes the tone of the fourth forest scene?

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