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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to Bob, why is his dream of a different relationship with Louisa NOT possible?

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

4. Where is Louisa at the end of the story?

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 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 2

Discuss reader reception of "Cane."

1) How do critics respond to the publication of "Cane"?

2) How do Toomer's peers respond to the publication of "Cane"?

3) How does the public respond to the publication of "Cane"?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the ending of "Blood-Burning Moon." Why are the neighbors absent at the end of the story?

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