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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is God's reaction to people's behavior in 'Noah Built the Ark'?

2. What does Mary do in 'The Crucifixion'?

3. Where is the cross carried in 'The Crucifixion'?

4. What does the preacher say people do in Heaven on Judgment Day?

5. What is the poem 'The Crucifixion' about?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choose two poems. One poem should show God as vengeful and the other as merciful. Discuss how Johnson addresses these two sides of God. Site specific examples from the text.

Essay Topic 2

Describe the story of Adam and Eve. How does Johnson relate their story to Noah? What role does Satan play in their story?

Essay Topic 3

Choose two titles from Johnson's book of poetry. Analyze the significance of the title in context of the poem. Why did Johnson choose this specific title? Does it suit the poem?

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