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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) Prose poems.
(b) Biography.
(c) Poetry.
(d) Lyrical narratives.

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

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

4. According to Louisa, why does Bob spend more time with her than Tom?
(a) Tom lives in another city.
(b) Tom spends his days away in the fields.
(c) Tom is married to someone else.
(d) Tom has to care for his sick mother.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What is the name of Louisa's employers' son?

4. What is Tom Burwell's nickname?

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

(see the answer key)

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