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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Tom react to the joking workers?

2. What are the two workers joking about that Tom overhears?

3. Tom listens to an old black man tell stories of white folks, cotton picking, and what?

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

5. Who is at Louisa's house when Bob rushes there in a fury?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the significance of music in "Blood-Burning Moon."

1) How is music used in the story?

2) What are the songs' tone and/or mood?

3) How does music bring the characters together?

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