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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does Louisa work?

3. According to Louisa, why does Bob spend more time with her than Tom?

4. How many men is Louisa involved with?

5. Who is Louisa supposed to meet in an hour as she walks to her destination in Chapter 1?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Bob arrives at Louisa's house and discovers Tom? How is it significant?

2. What literary genres does Toomer employ in "Cane" and why is it significant?

3. What does Tom tell Louisa when he finds her after leaving the campfire and how is it significant?

4. What is Bob doing as Tom and Louisa talk on her porch and why is it significant?

5. What does Tom overhear at the campfire that upsets him?

6. How is the title of "Blood-Burning Moon" symbolic?

7. What is Toomer's educational background and how is it significant?

8. How is Jean Toomer's racial background significant?

9. What is the Point of View of "Blood-Burning Moon" and why is it significant?

10. What is the setting of "Blood-Burning Moon"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Tom Burwell and Bob Stone.

1) What kind of characters are they?

2) What choice should Louisa have made and why?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the significance of music in "Blood-Burning Moon."

1) How is music used in the story?

2) What are the songs' tone and/or mood?

3) How does music bring the characters together?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Jean Toomer's educational background and ethnic heritage, their connection to his writing and "Blood-Burning Moon" in particular.

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