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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. There is a small amount of commentary accompanying these. The first is about whose poetry?

2. What is William Blake's first prophecy called?

3. The label for this section of work is _________.

4. Blake says there is something about the resurrection that relates to the reality of the Imagination and what else?

5. What is epistemology?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is unique about William Blake, regarding his work and fame?

2. What is the purpose of these two "books"?

3. What personal beliefs does the author share with the reader?

4. How is the author's presentation of his Jerusalem melodramatic?

5. What perception does Druidry include?

6. What two arguments does the author set forth?

7. Describe the illustrations in this section.

8. How is this poetry akin to some of he preceding works?

9. What does Blake think of the resurrection?

10. Describe the "books" related to the writings of Milton.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

God conforms, at least partially, to man.

Part 1) How does Blake explain this? Does he make a valid point? Why or why not?

Part 2) Do you agree with him that God conforms to man? Why or why not?

Part 3) How might this belief influence Blake's perception of God?

Essay Topic 2

Blake introduces the ideas of Hell and demons.

Part 1) What does he say about Hell and demons? Why does he introduce this?

Part 2) How do Hell and demons relate to Blake's philosophies and beliefs?

Part 3) How does his work regarding Hell and demons affect the reader? Why?

Essay Topic 3

The Book of Thel is an example of metered short fiction.

Part 1) Describe the Book of Thel. How is it an example of metered short fiction?

Part 2) What is the author's purpose for writing this story? By whom might he be inspired? How do you know this?

Part 3) How does his work throughout this book reveal his influences?

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