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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where does Louisa work?
(a) At Mr. and Mrs. Stone's home.
(b) At Mr. and Mrs. Sully's store.
(c) At Mr. Smith's apartment.
(d) At Mrs. Seeley's factory.

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

4. Louisa is described as having what kind of skin color in Chapter 1?
(a) Mottled.
(b) White.
(c) Light.
(d) Dark.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many men is Louisa involved with?

2. What is the point of view of "Blood-Burning Moon"?

3. How could the tone of Chapter 1 be described?

4. What time of day does the story open?

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

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