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

2. What does Jeff say when Emperor Jones speaks to him?
(a) He predicts Jones' death.
(b) He vows revenge.
(c) He accuses Jones of killing him.
(d) He does not respond.

3. How does Emperor Jones feel when he enters the sixth forest scene?
(a) He thinks he is back in America standing trial.
(b) He is confused and does not know where he is.
(c) He is disoriented and delirious, laughing hysterically.
(d) He recognizes the site and he is terrified.

4. How are the forest scenes different from the opening scene in the palace?
(a) They are more hyperbole.
(b) They are more satirical.
(c) They are less realistic.
(d) They lack the first scene's dark humor.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which answer describes Jeff's movements?

2. What wrongdoing does Emperor Jones admit to in the fourth forest scene?

3. How is the apparition in the fourth forest scene different from the previous apparitions?

4. What kind of drama is Emperor Jones?

5. What does Smithers tell Emperor Jones to look out for when Jones is leaving the palace?

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