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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Bob stumble after getting his throat cut?

2. According to Bob, what could he have done in the time of masters and slaves?

3. What is Louisa's mood like at the end of "Blood-Burning Moon"?

4. After getting his throat cut, what does Bob tell the white people he meets?

5. Where is Tom as Chapter 2 opens?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the importance of setting in "Blood-Burning Moon" in terms of class and race divisions.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss blood as a symbol in the story.

1) What is the significance of the title?

2) Where does blood appear and in what context?

3) What is the meaning of blood?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the following conflicts in "Blood-Burning Moon."

1) The conflict between Louisa and herself.

2) The conflict between Tom and Bob.

3) The conflict between the white and black communities.

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