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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) Lyrical narratives.
(c) Poetry.
(d) Biography.

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

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

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

5. What is the name of Louisa's employers' son?
(a) Tom.
(b) Sal.
(c) Bob.
(d) Mark.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many men is Louisa involved with?

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

3. Where is Louisa when Bob arrives at their meeting place in Chapter 1?

4. What is Tom Burwell's nickname?

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

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