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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Jeff's appearance affect Jones' flight?
(a) He feels that if he can just escape from the island he will be safe.
(b) He thinks that he can go back to America and make everything right.
(c) He feels that he will not escape from his past, no matter how far he runs.
(d) He makes Jones desperate to escape from himself.

2. How has the beat of the tom-tom changed when the second forest scene opens?
(a) It is quieter, but it plays an angry rhythm.
(b) It has been joined by other drums.
(c) It is closer than before, but it is subdued.
(d) It is louder and closer than before.

3. What color is the throne?
(a) Bright red with an orange cushion.
(b) Jet black with a woven mat cushion.
(c) Ivory with an animal fur cushion.
(d) Dark green with a green cushion.

4. What is Jeff doing when Emperor Jones sees him?
(a) Shooting craps.
(b) Shooting a prison guard.
(c) Threatening to shoot Jones.
(d) Running through the forest.

5. Where does Emperor Jones go at the end of this first scene outside the palace?
(a) To the beach.
(b) To the port.
(c) Into the forest.
(d) Back to the palace.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Emperor Jones hear in the forest?

2. What happens when Emperor Jones rings for the servants?

3. How has Emperor Jones helped Smithers?

4. Where have all the natives gone when the play is just beginning?

5. What is the setting where the play begins?

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