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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How could the tone of Chapter 1 be described?
(a) Flat.
(b) Joyful.
(c) Ominous.
(d) Humdrum.

2. Why does Tom cut Bob's throat?
(a) Because he is white.
(b) Because he stole money.
(c) Because he started a fight.
(d) Because he spread rumors.

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

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

5. What do the white people do after seeing Bob with his throat cut?
(a) Form a mob and shoot Tom.
(b) Form a mob and protest in the street.
(c) Form a mob and burn the town.
(d) Form a mob and lynch Tom.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Bob stumble after getting his throat cut?

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

3. Where is Bob as Louisa and Tom talk about their relationship?

4. What literary genre does Toomer NOT employ in "Blood-Burning Moon"?

5. What has Tom spent time in jail for?

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