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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Tom cut Bob's throat?

2. What does Tom do when the joking men laugh at him?

3. How does Tom react to the joking workers?

4. What did Louisa's neighbors used to listen to?

5. Who is at Louisa's house when Bob rushes there in a fury?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss blood as a symbol in the story.

1) What is the significance of the title?

2) Where does blood appear and in what context?

3) What is the meaning of blood?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the importance of setting in "Blood-Burning Moon" in terms of class and race divisions.

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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