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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 the point of view of "Blood-Burning Moon"?
(a) Third person limited.
(b) Second person.
(c) First person.
(d) Third person omniscient.

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

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

4. What literary genre does Toomer NOT employ in "Blood-Burning Moon"?
(a) Biography.
(b) Poetry.
(c) Prose poems.
(d) Lyrical narratives.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What time of day does the story open?

2. How many men is Louisa involved with?

3. What is Louisa doing as she walks to her destination in Chapter 1?

4. Louisa is described as having what kind of skin color in Chapter 1?

5. Who does Louisa believe she will choose to marry?

(see the answer key)

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