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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How many men is Louisa involved with?
(a) Four.
(b) Two.
(c) Three.
(d) One.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What time of day does the story open?

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

4. What is Tom Burwell's nickname?

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

(see the answer key)

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