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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 9 will guide the travelers on their voyage?

2. By making believe in Poem 9, what can people do?

3. From what objects does green light emanate in Poem 10?

4. Which character in Poem 10 gives out rewards?

5. Which character mentioned in Poem 10 says fools only get things from heaven?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Blake say to the fire in Poem 10?

2. Why would the lion lie down beside a bear, rabbit, sheep, and bird in Poem 14?

3. What does Blake urge his readers to do in the Epilogue?

4. What characters do the sunflowers move along with in Poem 8?

5. What does William Blake do after the sunflowers make their request in Poem 8?

6. Why does Blake give the rat iron boots to wear in Poem 10?

7. Why is the fire contained in Poem 11?

8. What is a big difference between the rabbit and the cow in Poem 9?

9. When the rabbit requests that everyone make room, what does the cow do in Poem 9?

10. What is the lesson contained in Poem 15?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the gifts William Blake gives each of the travelers who accompany him to the Milky Way. Explain what each character does and what the gift represents.

Essay Topic 2

The journey along the Milky Way is symbolic of inner personal growth. Give 3 examples of change that characters experience along this trip.

Essay Topic 3

What is the significance of the carpet to the Sunflowers? How do the Sunflowers reveal their personalities to Blake?

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