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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. What does Smithers tell Emperor Jones to look out for when Jones is leaving the palace?
(a) Lem.
(b) The witch doctor.
(c) Ghosts.
(d) Armed natives.

2. What does Emperor Jones do when he comes on stage in the fourth forest scene?
(a) Sit on a stump and put his head in his hands.
(b) Shoot the rebellious natives.
(c) Stalk around the stage, making threats.
(d) Talk about killing himself.

3. Which literary term best approximates the sound Emperor Jones makes in the fifth forest scene?
(a) Chanson.
(b) Ode.
(c) Dirge.
(d) Canticle.

4. How has Emperor Jones helped Smithers?
(a) By freeing him from jail.
(b) By killing the man who was cheating Smithers.
(c) By installing him as Emperor.
(d) By hiring him.

5. What does Emperor Jones feel when he realizes his part in the vision he sees in the fourth forest scene?
(a) Vengeful.
(b) Powerful.
(c) Desperate.
(d) Repentant.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Jeff wearing when Emperor Jones sees him?

2. What does the setting in the fifth forest scene represent?

3. Who is the first character to appear on stage?

4. Which literary term describes the structure of the first three forest scenes?

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

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