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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Bob not believe the gossip about Louisa and Tom?
(a) Because he doesn't believe Louisa would choose a black man instead of him.
(b) Because he doesn't believe Louisa would jeopardize her job.
(c) Because he doesn't believe any gossip could be true.
(d) Because he doesn't believe Tom would choose Louisa instead of someone else.

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

3. According to Bob, what could he have done in the time of masters and slaves?
(a) Freed Louisa in order to marry.
(b) Fought for the emancipation of slaves.
(c) Done what he liked with a black woman.
(d) Been a master of Louisa and her family.

4. Who does Louisa believe she will choose to marry?
(a) No one.
(b) Bob.
(c) Tom.
(d) Mr. Stone.

5. What is the title of the novel that "Blood-Burning Moon" appears?
(a) Abel.
(b) Isaiah.
(c) Cain.
(d) Cane.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to Bob, why is his dream of a different relationship with Louisa NOT possible?

3. Who represents an opportunity to escape a life of poverty for Louisa?

4. What did Louisa's neighbors used to listen to?

5. According to Tom, why can he give Louisa what the white folks can?

(see the answer key)

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