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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

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) No one.
(c) Bob.
(d) Tom.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What time of day does the story open?

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

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

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

(see the answer key)

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