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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Louisa's neighbors used to listen to?

2. How does Louisa respond to Tom's question about her and Bob?

3. What do the white people do after seeing Bob with his throat cut?

4. Where does Tom find Louisa when he stalks off to the factory town?

5. According to Tom, why can he give Louisa what the white folks can?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

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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