View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How could the tone of Chapter 1 be described?
(a) Joyful.
(b) Humdrum.
(c) Flat.
(d) Ominous.

2. Who represents an opportunity to escape a life of poverty for Louisa?
(a) Mr. Stone.
(b) Bob.
(c) No one.
(d) Tom.

3. What surrounds Louisa as she walks to her destination in Chapter 1
(a) Stores.
(b) Shanties.
(c) Mansions.
(d) Factories.

4. What is the title of the novel that "Blood-Burning Moon" appears?
(a) Cain.
(b) Cane.
(c) Isaiah.
(d) Abel.

5. What is Louisa doing as she walks to her destination in Chapter 1?
(a) Crying.
(b) Skipping.
(c) Reading.
(d) Humming.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Louisa returning to in Chapter 1?

2. What literary genre does Toomer NOT employ in "Blood-Burning Moon"?

3. Who does Louisa believe is about to propose to her in Chapter 1?

4. What is Tom Burwell's nickname?

5. How many men is Louisa involved with?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 145 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample