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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. According to Tom, why can he give Louisa what the white folks can?
(a) Because he is an honest, just man.
(b) Because he is a good, hard-working man.
(c) Because he is a hard-working, rich man.
(d) Because he is a good, honest man.

3. Where is Tom as Chapter 2 opens?
(a) Sleeping at home.
(b) Eating downtown.
(c) Working in the field.
(d) Sitting around a campfire.

4. How does Tom react to the joking workers?
(a) With jealousy.
(b) With mirth.
(c) With sadness.
(d) With indifference.

5. Who does Louisa believe is about to propose to her in Chapter 1?
(a) Bob.
(b) No one.
(c) Tom.
(d) Mr. Stone.

Short Answer Questions

1. What two symbols are dominant in "Blood-Burning Moon"?

2. What are the two workers joking about that Tom overhears?

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

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

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

(see the answer key)

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