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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. How do the figures move in the vision Emperor Jones sees in the fifth forest scene?
2. Whose help does Emperor Jones ask for in the fourth forest scene?
3. Whom does Emperor Jones resemble in his dress in the fifth forest scene?
4. Which term describes the development of the plot of Emperor Jones?
5. Who is the first character to enter in the final scene?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Emperor Jones takes advantage of the natives' superstition. Cite three instances of superstition in the play and describe the belief behind each one. Is there another way of believing in things in this play? Does superstition reveal its limitations as a method of belief? Does it reveal its strength? Is one kind of superstition more powerful than another when it comes to Emperor Jones' feelings, or his power over the natives, or Jones' guilt?
Essay Topic 2
Emperor Jones uses violence to solve certain problems in his life, but he is brought down by an act of violence himself. Compare and contrast his murder of Jeff and his murder by the natives. How are they similar? How are they different? Is one act of violence equivalent to another? Is one more or less just than the other?
Essay Topic 3
How does the action of the play affect you as a viewer? Are you sympathetic to Emperor Jones' situation or does he seem like a villain? Do you want him to escape, or do you want him to be caught and killed? How does the play manipulate your sympathies and expectations? Do you feel relieved at the conclusion? Do you feel that justice has been done?
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