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

2. What is Tom Burwell's nickname?
(a) Little Burr.
(b) Little Tom.
(c) Big Tom.
(d) Big Burr.

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

4. How many men is Louisa involved with?
(a) Two.
(b) Four.
(c) Three.
(d) One.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Louisa is described as having what kind of skin color in Chapter 1?

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

3. Who is Louisa supposed to meet in an hour as she walks to her destination in Chapter 1?

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

5. What time of day does the story open?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the setting of "Blood-Burning Moon"?

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

3. What is Tom doing at the campfire as Chapter 2 begins, and how is it significant?

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

5. Why is Louisa reluctant to make a decision about which man she should choose?

6. How is Jean Toomer's racial background significant?

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

8. Why are the men at the campfire afraid of Tom?

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

10. Who does Louisa want to commit to and why?

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