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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. According to Bob, why is his dream of a different relationship with Louisa NOT possible?
(a) Because of Louisa's engagement to Tom.
(b) Because of Louisa's desire to leave town.
(c) Because of his parents and friends up north.
(d) Because of his friends and colleagues down south.

3. Who is at Louisa's house when Bob rushes there in a fury?
(a) Tom.
(b) Mrs. Stone.
(c) Mr. Stone.
(d) No one.

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

5. Louisa is described as having what kind of skin color in Chapter 1?
(a) Light.
(b) Dark.
(c) Mottled.
(d) White.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What two symbols are dominant in "Blood-Burning Moon"?

3. How does Louisa respond to Tom's question about her and Bob?

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

5. Where does Louisa work?

(see the answer key)

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