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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long has Jones been walking at the beginning of the second forest scene?
(a) Not long.
(b) A full day.
(c) All night.
(d) Half a day.

2. What does the sixth forest scene tell us about Emperor Jones' wanderings?
(a) He has eluded his pursuers, and knows where to run to.
(b) He has finally made it to a place of safety.
(c) He has traveled to the place where the natives will find him.
(d) He is far away from the palace and totally disoriented.

3. What does Emperor Jones do once he sees his part in the vision in the fourth forest scene?
(a) He shoots at the prosecutor and judge.
(b) He throws the last of his clothing away.
(c) He shoots the buyer and seller bidding on him.
(d) He shoots at the slave owners.

4. What does Emperor Jones say at the beginning of the fifth forest scene?
(a) He is only moaning.
(b) He pleads for mercy because of his suffering.
(c) He vows to kill Smithers.
(d) He tells himself that he will be free.

5. How does Emperor Jones free himself from the vision he sees in the fifth forest scene?
(a) He kills the prison guard.
(b) He shoots the auctioneer.
(c) He overpowers the others with his wailing.
(d) He shoots the slave driver.

Short Answer Questions

1. The black figures that Emperor Jones sees in the first forest scene are amused by what?

2. How has the beat of the tom-tom changed when the second forest scene opens?

3. Which term describes the figure of the crocodile in Emperor Jones' final vision?

4. Where is the tom-tom coming from in the last scene?

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

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