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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. Here the author has created another work designed to be what?

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

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

4. How might one describe the language at this point?

5. Does this theme continue throughout this sequence of images?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What perception does Druidry include?

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

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

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

6. How are Blake's repetitions of certain thematic elements important?

7. How has William Blake made predictions about the world?

8. How does Blake's writing affect the reader?

9. What does Blake think of the resurrection?

10. What is said about truth in this section?

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 sets forth arguments and principles pertaining to his beliefs and perception of the truth.

Part 1) What are those arguments and principles he sets forth? How has he come to believe this?

Part 2) How is his philosophy on truth proved through his work?

Part 3) Are his beliefs valid? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Blake refers to Void.

Part 1) What is Void? Describe when he refers to this.

Part 2) How does Blake attempt to explain Void in relation to female and male space? Is this effective? Why or why not?

Part 3) How is this related to the need to give and receive forgiveness?

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