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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 does Emperor Jones feel about the thing he throws into the bushes in the fourth forest scene?
(a) He is glad to be rid of his jacket, which is no longer useful.
(b) He is sad to give up his gun because he has no more bullets.
(c) He is reluctant to lose his shoes, which were once patent leather.
(d) He is relieved to throw away his shirt because it is wet.

2. What does Emperor Jones do when he enters the sixth forest scene?
(a) Begs for forgiveness.
(b) Lies on the ground moaning in fear.
(c) Installs himself on the throne.
(d) Shoots at the statues.

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

4. What is Jeff wearing when Emperor Jones sees him?
(a) A loincloth.
(b) A Pullman porter's suit.
(c) Jones' old clothes.
(d) A loincloth and cartridge belt.

5. Which literary term describes Emperor Jones' work in the third forest scene?
(a) Miming.
(b) Excursus.
(c) Fencing.
(d) Dancing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jones do when he appears at the beginning of the third forest scene?

2. Is Emperor Jones moving any closer to freedom in the fifth forest scene?

3. What does Emperor Jones throw into the bushes?

4. Who tried but failed to kill Emperor Jones?

5. What part does Emperor Jones play in the vision he sees in the fourth forest scene?

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