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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where is Louisa returning to in Chapter 1?
(a) School.
(b) Field.
(c) Work.
(d) Home.

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

4. According to Louisa, who will tie her more closely to her current life of poverty if she marries this person?
(a) Bob.
(b) Mr. Stone.
(c) Tom.
(d) No one.

5. What surrounds Louisa as she walks to her destination in Chapter 1
(a) Mansions.
(b) Stores.
(c) Factories.
(d) Shanties.

Short Answer Questions

1. What time of day does the story open?

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

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

4. Where does Louisa work?

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

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