View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of Louisa's employers' son?
(a) Bob.
(b) Sal.
(c) Mark.
(d) Tom.

2. Where does Louisa work?
(a) At Mrs. Seeley's factory.
(b) At Mr. and Mrs. Sully's store.
(c) At Mr. Smith's apartment.
(d) At Mr. and Mrs. Stone's home.

3. What is the point of view of "Blood-Burning Moon"?
(a) Third person omniscient.
(b) Second person.
(c) Third person limited.
(d) First person.

4. Who does Louisa believe is about to propose to her in Chapter 1?
(a) No one.
(b) Bob.
(c) Mr. Stone.
(d) Tom.

5. What literary genre does Toomer NOT employ in "Blood-Burning Moon"?
(a) Biography.
(b) Poetry.
(c) Lyrical narratives.
(d) Prose poems.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the last name of Louisa's employer?

2. Louisa is described as having what kind of skin color in Chapter 1?

3. Who represents an opportunity to escape a life of poverty for Louisa?

4. Who does Louisa believe she will choose to marry?

5. Where is Louisa returning to in Chapter 1?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 161 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample