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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What time of day does the story open?
(a) Sundown.
(b) Night.
(c) Morning.
(d) Afternoon.

2. How could the tone of Chapter 1 be described?
(a) Ominous.
(b) Joyful.
(c) Flat.
(d) Humdrum.

3. Who is Louisa supposed to meet in an hour as she walks to her destination in Chapter 1?
(a) Mrs. Stone.
(b) Bob.
(c) Tom.
(d) Mr. Stone.

4. Who does Louisa believe is about to propose to her in Chapter 1?
(a) Bob.
(b) Mr. Stone.
(c) Tom.
(d) No one.

5. What is Louisa doing as she walks to her destination in Chapter 1?
(a) Reading.
(b) Crying.
(c) Humming.
(d) Skipping.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the last name of Louisa's employer?

2. What is the title of the novel that "Blood-Burning Moon" appears?

3. According to Louisa, why does Bob spend more time with her than Tom?

4. Where is Louisa when Bob arrives at their meeting place in Chapter 1?

5. What literary genre does Toomer NOT employ in "Blood-Burning Moon"?

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