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

2. How could the tone of Chapter 1 be described?

3. Who represents an opportunity to escape a life of poverty for Louisa?

4. Where does Louisa work?

5. What is Tom Burwell's nickname?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. What is the Point of View of "Blood-Burning Moon" and why is it significant?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Define the plot of "Blood-Burning Moon." Include the exposition, rising action, climax, and resolution.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss violence in "Blood-Burning Moon." What is the purpose of violence in the story?

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