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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who represents an opportunity to escape a life of poverty for Louisa?
(a) Mr. Stone.
(b) Tom.
(c) Bob.
(d) No one.

2. What is the last name of Louisa's employer?
(a) Seeley.
(b) Smith.
(c) Stone.
(d) Sully.

3. What is Tom Burwell's nickname?
(a) Big Burr.
(b) Little Tom.
(c) Little Burr.
(d) Big Tom.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. According to Louisa, who will tie her more closely to her current life of poverty if she marries this person?

4. What surrounds Louisa as she walks to her destination in Chapter 1

5. Who does Louisa believe is about to propose to her in Chapter 1?

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