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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The black figures that Emperor Jones sees in the first forest scene are amused by what?
(a) Emperor Jones' panic.
(b) Emperor Jones' language.
(c) Emperor Jones' gun.
(d) Emperor Jones' clothing.

2. Which character is the first to appear in the second scene in the forest?
(a) Jeff.
(b) The witch doctor.
(c) Emperor Jones.
(d) Smithers.

3. Where does Emperor Jones go at the end of the sixth forest scene?
(a) Further into the forest.
(b) He lies still, with his face to the ground.
(c) Back to the crossroads.
(d) Back to the palace.

4. What is the setting where the play begins?
(a) In an American slave auction.
(b) In the interior of a palace.
(c) In the forest.
(d) In a Pullman car.

5. How do the figures move in the vision Emperor Jones sees in the fifth forest scene?
(a) In a frenzy, as if they were dancing.
(b) Rhythmically, as if they were rowing.
(c) Violently, as if they were being tortured.
(d) Calmly, as if they were reassuring him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Smithers tell Emperor Jones to look out for when Jones is leaving the palace?

2. What is the tone of Emperor Jones' vision in the fifth forest scene?

3. How has Emperor Jones' appearance changed since the scene with the black figures?

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

5. Which literary term defines Jeff's apparition?

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