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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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 the tone of "Blood-Burning Moon." Describe the tone and how it affects the story's overall meaning.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss fire as a symbol in the story.

1) Where does fire appear and in what context?

2) What is the meaning of fire?

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