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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Bob, what could he have done in the time of masters and slaves?
(a) Freed Louisa in order to marry.
(b) Been a master of Louisa and her family.
(c) Fought for the emancipation of slaves.
(d) Done what he liked with a black woman.

2. How does Louisa respond to Tom's question about her and Bob?
(a) She pretends that she doesn't know what he means.
(b) She tells him the truth about Bob.
(c) She begins to cry and asks forgiveness.
(d) She exclaims that the stories are all lies.

3. Why does Bob not believe the gossip about Louisa and Tom?
(a) Because he doesn't believe Tom would choose Louisa instead of someone else.
(b) Because he doesn't believe Louisa would choose a black man instead of him.
(c) Because he doesn't believe any gossip could be true.
(d) Because he doesn't believe Louisa would jeopardize her job.

4. What are the two workers joking about that Tom overhears?
(a) Mrs. Stone's relationship with Tom.
(b) Mr. Stone's relationship with his wife.
(c) Bob's relationship with his mom.
(d) Louisa's relationship with Bob.

5. Tom listens to an old black man tell stories of white folks, cotton picking, and what?
(a) Folklore.
(b) Church revivals.
(c) Moonshining.
(d) Civil War.

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

7. What is Louisa's mood like at the end of "Blood-Burning Moon"?
(a) Angry.
(b) Disinterested.
(c) Elated.
(d) Stunned.

8. According to Bob, why is his dream of a different relationship with Louisa NOT possible?
(a) Because of his friends and colleagues down south.
(b) Because of Louisa's engagement to Tom.
(c) Because of Louisa's desire to leave town.
(d) Because of his parents and friends up north.

9. After getting his throat cut, what does Bob tell the white people he meets?
(a) That he killed Louisa.
(b) That Tom is responsible.
(c) That Louisa left him.
(d) That he loves Louisa.

10. Where does Bob stumble after getting his throat cut?
(a) Home.
(b) Louisa's.
(c) Tom's.
(d) Town.

11. What kind of relationship does Bob want to have with Louisa that he currently does not?
(a) An honest relationship.
(b) An open relationship.
(c) A sexual relationship.
(d) A better relationship.

12. Where is Bob as Louisa and Tom talk about their relationship?
(a) On his way to see his parents.
(b) On his way to work.
(c) On his way to Tom's house.
(d) On his way to meet Louisa.

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

14. What has Tom spent time in jail for?
(a) Theft.
(b) Vagrancy.
(c) Kidnapping.
(d) Violence.

15. 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 an honest, just man.
(c) Because he is a good, honest man.
(d) Because he is a good, hard-working man.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How many chapters are in "Blood-Burning Moon"?

3. What does Bob hear the men talking about at the campfire?

4. According to Tom, no man better try anything on Louisa - or what?

5. What did Louisa's neighbors used to listen to?

(see the answer keys)

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