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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. After this charming piece, there comes another set of poems. These ones are called what?

2. This theme is handled during what?

3. Of what are these made?

4. How will those intently interested in the details of this part of his work feel about having been included?

5. The opening scene is of a small gathering where there is what taking place?

Short Essay Questions

1. Give an example of an epitaph from this section.

2. Name four of the inscriptions found.

3. To what is this portion devoted? Describe this portion.

4. What does the author say about his own reputation and wealth?

5. Describe the poems that are dedicated to the stage.

6. What is one kind of painting Blake created?

7. What is one way Blake goes about trying to be acknowledged as an artist?

8. What is one example of Blake's beliefs being discussed into greater detail in this section?

9. Describe this section.

10. What does Blake say about marriage in this section? Give an example from the text to support your response.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Readers are repeatedly exposed to the characters of Urizen and Los.

Part 1) Who are Urizen and Los? When are they found in this book?

Part 2) How do they reinforce Blake's philosophies and personal views?

Part 3) How do these characters affect the reader? How can the reader relate to and understand these characters? Is there a difference between how a character during Blake's time relates to readers today? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

The author shares his worldliness through his art.

Part 1) How does he go about doing this? How does his worldliness affect his art?

Part 2) How are his beliefs influenced by his worldliness?

Part 3) How does our own worldliness, through technology and easy access to various countries and cultures, affect our own beliefs and art?

Essay Topic 3

Blake introduces the ideas of Hell and demons.

Part 1) What does he say about Hell and demons? Why does he introduce this?

Part 2) How do Hell and demons relate to Blake's philosophies and beliefs?

Part 3) How does his work regarding Hell and demons affect the reader? Why?

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