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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Tom listens to an old black man tell stories of white folks, cotton picking, and what?
(a) Church revivals.
(b) Civil War.
(c) Folklore.
(d) Moonshining.

2. After getting his throat cut, what does Bob tell the white people he meets?
(a) That Louisa left him.
(b) That he loves Louisa.
(c) That Tom is responsible.
(d) That he killed Louisa.

3. According to Tom, no man better try anything on Louisa - or what?
(a) They will end up on the ground.
(b) They will end up on the end of his patience.
(c) They will end up on the end of his knife.
(d) They will end up with his fist.

4. What does Bob hear the men talking about at the campfire?
(a) What Mr. Stone will do to Bob when he finds out about Bob and Louisa.
(b) What Tom will do to Bob if he finds out about Bob and Louisa.
(c) What Bob will do to Tom if he finds out about Tom and Louisa.
(d) What Mr. Stone will do to Louisa when he finds out about Bob and Louisa.

5. According to Tom, why can he give Louisa what the white folks can?
(a) Because he is a good, hard-working man.
(b) Because he is a good, honest man.
(c) Because he is an honest, just man.
(d) Because he is a hard-working, rich man.

6. Where does Tom find Louisa when he stalks off to the factory town?
(a) Sitting on her porch.
(b) Eating in a diner.
(c) Lying in the cane field.
(d) Cooking in the kitchen.

7. What are the two workers joking about that Tom overhears?
(a) Louisa's relationship with Bob.
(b) Bob's relationship with his mom.
(c) Mrs. Stone's relationship with Tom.
(d) Mr. Stone's relationship with his wife.

8. What kind of relationship does Bob want to have with Louisa that he currently does not?
(a) A better relationship.
(b) An honest relationship.
(c) An open relationship.
(d) A sexual relationship.

9. What two symbols are dominant in "Blood-Burning Moon"?
(a) Blood and air.
(b) Fire and water.
(c) Blood and fire.
(d) Water and air.

10. Where is Tom as Chapter 2 opens?
(a) Eating downtown.
(b) Sitting around a campfire.
(c) Sleeping at home.
(d) Working in the field.

11. Where is Bob as Louisa and Tom talk about their relationship?
(a) On his way to work.
(b) On his way to Tom's house.
(c) On his way to meet Louisa.
(d) On his way to see his parents.

12. Where is Louisa at the end of the story?
(a) At work.
(b) Sitting on her porch.
(c) In the field with Tom.
(d) Caring for Bob.

13. What does Tom do when the joking men laugh at him?
(a) He pulls a knife.
(b) He applauds.
(c) He cries.
(d) He runs away.

14. Where does Bob stumble after getting his throat cut?
(a) Louisa's.
(b) Home.
(c) Town.
(d) Tom's.

15. How many chapters are in "Blood-Burning Moon"?
(a) Two.
(b) Five.
(c) Three.
(d) One.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where are Louisa's neighbors at the end of the story?

2. What has Tom spent time in jail for?

3. What is Louisa's mood like at the end of "Blood-Burning Moon"?

4. What do the white people do after seeing Bob with his throat cut?

5. According to Bob, what could he have done in the time of masters and slaves?

(see the answer keys)

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