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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Jesus' emotional state in 'The Crucifixion'?

2. Which people will God address, according to 'The Judgment Day' ?

3. What happens in stanza 7 of ''Noah Built the Ark'?

4. What happens to the veil of the temple in 'The Crucifixion'?

5. What does Judas give Jesus in 'The Crucifixion'?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

At times Johnson uses the poem to speak directly to the congregation or reader. Describe the effectiveness of this method. Site two examples of where Johnson speaks directly to the reader or congregation. What message is he trying to deliver?

Essay Topic 2

Johnson uses repetition in several of his poems. Choose one poem where Johnson uses repetition. What purpose does repetition serve? What purpose does repetition serve in the context of the specific poem?

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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