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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. What does the other figure in the sixth forest scene with Emperor Jones intend to do?
(a) Slit Emperor Jones' throat with a razor.
(b) Take Emperor Jones home and take care of him.
(c) Return Emperor Jones to a village in Africa.
(d) Make a sacrifice to a crocodile.

2. Who is the first character to appear on stage?
(a) Smithers.
(b) An old woman.
(c) Emperor Jones.
(d) Lem.

3. What kind of help does Emperor Jones ask for in the fourth forest scene?
(a) Food.
(b) More bullets.
(c) Alliance with powerful political allies.
(d) Forgiveness.

4. Who tried but failed to kill Emperor Jones?
(a) Smithers.
(b) Lem.
(c) Jeff.
(d) The witch doctor.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Emperor Jones lose in the forest?

3. What does this third apparition tell us about Jones' past?

4. What does Emperor Jones feel when he realizes his part in the vision he sees in the fourth forest scene?

5. When does Emperor Jones notice the tom-tom?

(see the answer key)

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