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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Emperor Jones tell himself at the beginning of the third forest scene?
(a) That he is dreaming.
(b) That he is going to die.
(c) That he has not seen any ghosts.
(d) That he will go back and kill Jeff.

2. How does Smithers say that Emperor Jones came into his position?
(a) A military coup.
(b) An election.
(c) A power-sharing deal.
(d) A silver bullet.

3. Of the people Emperor Jones sees in his vision in Act 1, Scene 4, one is in charge. What does he carry?
(a) A pick.
(b) A shovel.
(c) Dice.
(d) A whip.

4. Which term describes how Emperor Jones speaks after he leaves the palace?
(a) Monologue.
(b) Phillipic.
(c) Soliloquy.
(d) Dialogue.

5. Who gestures to Emperor Jones to join the figures in the apparition?
(a) Smithers.
(b) One of the prisoners.
(c) The witch doctor.
(d) The guard.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Emperor Jones decide to do after he rings for the servants?

2. Where does Emperor Jones go at the end of this first scene outside the palace?

3. How does Emperor Jones feel in the moments before he first sees the black figures in Act 1, Scene 2?

4. What are the figures carrying who Emperor Jones sees in the third forest scene?

5. What atmosphere does the tom-tom drumming create?

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