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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is the apparition in the fourth forest scene different from the previous apparitions?
(a) This apparition unfolds backwards in time.
(b) The apparition is not from Emperor Jones' personal experience.
(c) The apparition is not dispelled with a gunshot.
(d) This apparation takes place underwater.

2. Why was Emperor Jones foolish to have fired his gun in the forest?
(a) He is killing natives and angering native leaders.
(b) He is ruining the palace.
(c) He is wasting his last remaining bullets.
(d) The natives will know where he is.

3. What does Emperor Jones see in the fifth forest scene?
(a) Shackled slaves on a slave ship.
(b) Chained slaves at a slave auction.
(c) Shackled prisoners.
(d) Chained prisoners on a chain gang.

4. What can we gather from the fact that Emperor Jones does not shoot anyone in the apparition in the fifth forest scene?
(a) He is saving his last silver bullet for himself.
(b) He is strong enough that he can escape without a gun.
(c) He is so weak that he cannot shoot anyone.
(d) The figures' despair is ongoing.

5. Which literary term describes the apparition in the fourth forest scene?
(a) Ancestral memory.
(b) Flashback.
(c) Symbolism.
(d) Foreshadowing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the throne in the palace made of?

2. Where is the play set?

3. How does Emperor Jones say he killed Jeff?

4. How do Emperor Jones and Smithers keep each other in their respective roles?

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

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