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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. The King calls his sons before the palace in his sorrow. Why might be the reason for him quickly turning darker and more symbolic?

2. About what spiritual transformation does Blake discuss here?

3. How can this entire work be best understood?

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

5. How is the term book used accurately to describe Blake's work?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the author share his worldliness?

2. What has been done to create this book?

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

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

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

6. What perception does Druidry include?

7. About what transformation does Blake discuss?

8. How does the England of Blake's time influence his work?

9. Compare England and Jerusalem, based on Blake's work.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Blake believes that there are times when the only way to be fair is for rules to differ.

Part 1) When and how is this stated in this book? Why might he believe this?

Part 2) How does the time in which Blake writes this influence this belief?

Part 3) Do you agree that there are times when the only way to be fair is for rules to differ? If so, when? If not, why not?

Essay Topic 3

Albion is the ancient name for England.

Part 1) Describe Albion throughout this book. Why does Blake use this ancient name?

Part 2) How does Blake's England influence his decision to use Albion?

Part 3) How do Blake's opinions of England and the English affect his beliefs of other cities and peoples? Why?

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