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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Louisa, who will tie her more closely to her current life of poverty if she marries this person?
(a) Mr. Stone.
(b) Bob.
(c) No one.
(d) Tom.

2. Who represents an opportunity to escape a life of poverty for Louisa?
(a) Bob.
(b) No one.
(c) Tom.
(d) Mr. Stone.

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

4. Who is Louisa supposed to meet in an hour as she walks to her destination in Chapter 1?
(a) Mr. Stone.
(b) Bob.
(c) Mrs. Stone.
(d) Tom.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Louisa believe she will choose to marry?

2. How many men is Louisa involved with?

3. Who does Louisa believe is about to propose to her in Chapter 1?

4. What is the name of Louisa's employers' son?

5. According to Louisa, why does Bob spend more time with her than Tom?

Short Essay Questions

1. What literary genres does Toomer employ in "Cane" and why is it significant?

2. How do both Tom and Bob respond to rumors about Louisa and her relationship with the other?

3. What is Toomer's educational background and how is it significant?

4. What is Bob doing as Tom and Louisa talk on her porch and why is it significant?

5. Describe the opening scene of "Blood-Burning Moon" and its significance.

6. What is the tone of "Blood-Burning Moon" as Chapter 1 opens and why is it significant?

7. What is Louisa thinking about as she walks home in the opening scene of Chapter 1 and why is it significant?

8. Why does Bob look back on slavery with nostalgia?

9. What does Tom overhear at the campfire that upsets him?

10. Why does the mob lynch Tom?

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