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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. Which of the following characters is NOT a street preacher?
2. In what state did Motes grow up?
3. Which of the following subjects does Motes dream about on his way home from the military?
4. Who wrote a letter threatening death to whomever tried to steal the furniture in the house?
5. What is the one word Enoch Emory uses to describe Taulkinham?
Short Essay Questions
1. What story does Sabbath tell Motes about her childhood that makes him pity her?
2. How does Solace Layfield die?
3. Who is Mrs. Flood, and what is her relationship to Moats?
4. What act does Enoch Emory commit that is directly related to his "wise blood"?
5. What does Enoch Emory believe is his "secret mystery"?
6. What is Motes' initial reaction to the town of Taulkinham?
7. What was Motes' reaction when he was drafted to the army?
8. How does Emory get his revenge on Gongo the Gorilla?
9. From where does Motes purchase his new car?
10. Who is Mrs. Wally Bee Hitchcock?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Both Asa Hawks and Hazel Motes go through the process of blinding themselves in the story "Wise Blood." First, describe the situation in which Asa Hawks blinded himself. Then, compare / contrast Hawks' motivations in blinding himself with Motes' motivation in blinding himself. What did each of these men hope to gain from their actions? Were they successful? Why or why not? What methods did each of these men use to blind themselves? What does this action tell the reader about their characters? Be sure to include examples from the text to strengthen your arguments.
Essay Topic 2
Many of the characters in the story "Wise Blood" have a near obsession with money and materialism. First, describe the way that Motes views materialism in relationship to living a good life. How does Motes feel about himself when people notice his material wealth? How does he feel about himself when people notice his spirituality? For Motes, how are materialism and religion inextricably intertwined? Which, in Motes' perspective, leads to a better life, having money, or having a clean soul? How can you tell? Be sure to include examples from the text to strengthen your arguments.
Essay Topic 3
Both Mason and Francis Tarwater have an extreme obsession with the Roman Catholic tradition of baptism. Why was this ceremony so important to Mason? What message did he pass on to Francis about the importance of baptism? Then, describe Francis' personal mission to get his cousin, Bishop, baptized. Why did Francis think this particular baptism was so important? What methods did Francis attempt to get Bishop properly baptized? Finally, describe the events the lead up to Bishop's inadvertent baptism in the fishing lake. How did the baptism lead to death? What symbolism can be found in the parallelism of baptism and crucifixion in Bishop's case? Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.
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