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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the policeman push Haze's car over the embankment?

2. How does Haze ensure the True Prophet will no longer preach his religion?

3. Where does Enoch hide to ambush Gonga the gorilla?

4. What belief does Hoover Shoats' church hold that Haze's does not?

5. How is Haze able to pay for his rent?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Haze's car plays an important role in this novel on many different levels. Choose two main scenes from the novel involving Haze's car and:

1) Describe each scene

2) Explain the significance of the scene in Haze's development as a character or the plot's development

3) Analyze the significance of the car as it relates to this scene.

Be sure to use specific examples from the novel to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 2

In Wise Blood there the author uses recurrent death symbols to represent aspects of Haze's story.

1) Describe how the author uses death symbols at at least 2 points in the story

2) Discuss what the symbols represents about Haze at that point in the story

3) Discuss what the overall message the author is trying to send about Haze using this symbol.

Be sure to use specific examples from the novel to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 3

The role that religion plays in the lives of the characters in this novel is integral to its plot and theme. Pick two of the novel's characters and compare and contrast:

1) Their religious beliefs

2) How their beliefs develop

3) How they chose to demonstrate their beliefs.

Be sure to use specific examples from the novel to support your ideas.

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