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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 character mentioned in Poem 7 offers the cow bread and butter?

2. At what time of the year does the Man in the Marmalade Hat appear in Poem 5?

3. Who is the main character?

4. In the Introduction, who explains how the book was born?

5. What is accomplished by removing capitals and having simple, exact rhymes in Poem 2?

Short Essay Questions

1. What kind of form does Poem 1 have?

2. What aspect of the Frontispiece's story appears out of this world?

3. Why are the tiger and boy afraid in Poem 4?

4. Why does Blake enjoy the company of the Man in the Marmalade Hat in Poem 5?

5. What is the whimsical event that occurs during Poem 7?

6. What are the dangers outside the inn mentioned in Poem 3?

7. What special features does the car described in Poem 2 have on the outside?

8. Describe the room mentioned in Poem 3.

9. Why does the man in the marmalade hat bring the bottle of starch in Poem 5?

10. Describe an unusual event that also happens during the night in Poem 4.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout the book, there are numerous instances of symbolism. Choose one of the 3 options below to write about.

1) Provide 3 examples of symbolism in the building of the tailor's house. What do these symbols mean?

2) There are numerous references to the Bible and an ongoing discussion of good versus evil. What are some overt examples?

3) What is the possibility that opens up to the tailor and the Tiger, that helps them overcome their wrongdoings?

Essay Topic 2

The Sunflowers display a restless character. What action taken by Blake enables them to feel more free? Why do they desire to move? How is this event allegorical?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the concept of making amends and forgiveness for wrongdoing that is illustrated in Poem 15, "Blake Tells the Tiger the Tale of the Tailor." What has the Tiger done that requires forgiveness? How does Blake explain the tailor's experience?

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