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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the fifth forest scene open?

2. What does Emperor Jones throw into the bushes in the fourth forest scene?

3. What does Emperor Jones say at the beginning of the fifth forest scene?

4. What has changed about Emperor Jones' appearance as the fifth forest scene begins?

5. Where does Emperor Jones go at the end of the fifth forest scene?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Emperor Jones is haunted by scenes from America's slave-holding history. How is Emperor Jones in the same position as the slaves? How is his situation different?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Are the natives any better off now that they have killed Emperor Jones? Is there any evidence that they might not be?

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