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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Louisa when Bob arrives at their meeting place in Chapter 1?
(a) She is at school.
(b) She is at work.
(c) She is downtown.
(d) She is at home.

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

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

4. What is Tom Burwell's nickname?
(a) Little Burr.
(b) Big Burr.
(c) Big Tom.
(d) Little Tom.

5. According to Louisa, who will tie her more closely to her current life of poverty if she marries this person?
(a) Mr. Stone.
(b) Tom.
(c) Bob.
(d) No one.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the name of Louisa's employers' son?

3. What is Louisa doing as she walks to her destination in Chapter 1?

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

5. What time of day does the story open?

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