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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 atmosphere does the drumming create during the fourth forest scene?
(a) Meditative calm.
(b) Blood-boiling desperation.
(c) Disorder and confusion.
(d) Artful beauty.

2. What is the state of Emperor Jones' clothing as the fourth forest scene begins?
(a) Primitive and proud.
(b) Dirty and tattered.
(c) Natty and neat.
(d) Proud and imperial.

3. How are the figures arranged in Emperor Jones' vision in the fifth forest scene?
(a) Gathered around the altar.
(b) Bounding back and forth across the stage.
(c) Arranged in symmetrical rows.
(d) Dancing in a circle.

4. Who are the figures Emperor Jones sees working in this third forest scene?
(a) Natives.
(b) Slaves on a chain gang.
(c) Lem and the witch doctor.
(d) Smithers and Lem.

5. Where does Lem say he got his silver bullet?
(a) The natives stole it from Emperor Jones.
(b) The natives bought it from traders.
(c) The natives recovered it from the forest.
(d) The natives melted down money.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Emperor Jones' flight recall to him?

2. How does Jeff's appearance affect Jones' flight?

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

4. What is the significance of Emperor Jones dispelling his final vision?

5. Why was Emperor Jones foolish to have fired his gun in the forest?

(see the answer key)

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