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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. What is Tom Burwell's nickname?

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

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

4. What surrounds Louisa as she walks to her destination in Chapter 1

5. What is the last name of Louisa's employer?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. Why does the mob lynch Tom?

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

10. What happens when Bob arrives at Louisa's house and discovers Tom? How is it significant?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the Harlem Renaissance.

1) Define the Harlem Renaissance.

2) What musicians, artists, and writers are parts of this movement?

3) How was "Cane" a part of the Harlem Renaissance.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Tom Burwell and Bob Stone.

1) What kind of characters are they?

2) What choice should Louisa have made and why?

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