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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the title of the novel that "Blood-Burning Moon" appears?

3. What time of day does the story open?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Tom tell Louisa when he finds her after leaving the campfire and how is it significant?

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

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

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

7. How does Bob incite a mob to go after Tom?

8. How is the title of "Blood-Burning Moon" symbolic?

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

10. "Cane," the novel from which "Blood-Burning Moon" is included, is credited with ushering in what important social movement?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the tone of "Blood-Burning Moon." Describe the tone and how it affects the story's overall meaning.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the role of race in the story.

1) How does race influence the characters' actions?

2) What role does race have in the plot?

3) What are the consequences of racism?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Jean Toomer's educational background and ethnic heritage, their connection to his writing and "Blood-Burning Moon" in particular.

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