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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Tom cut Bob's throat?
(a) Because he is white.
(b) Because he started a fight.
(c) Because he stole money.
(d) Because he spread rumors.

3. What two symbols are dominant in "Blood-Burning Moon"?
(a) Fire and water.
(b) Blood and air.
(c) Blood and fire.
(d) Water and air.

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

5. After getting his throat cut, what does Bob tell the white people he meets?
(a) That Tom is responsible.
(b) That he loves Louisa.
(c) That Louisa left him.
(d) That he killed Louisa.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. According to Tom, why can he give Louisa what the white folks can?

4. What is Louisa's mood like at the end of "Blood-Burning Moon"?

5. What is the point of view of "Blood-Burning Moon"?

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