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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 story continues to move along in its _____________.

2. Blake clearly has hope for what between the sexes?

3. What is the setting?

4. What is able to make resurrection a truth the masses can perceive, even if they are not manifesting it themselves?

5. How might one describe Blake's set of verses?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Blake think of the resurrection?

2. How does this story open?

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

4. Describe the purpose of this piece.

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

6. What goes along with each illustration?

7. What is Albion?

8. About what transformation does Blake discuss?

9. What perception does Druidry include?

10. Describe the illustrations in this section.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Some of Blake's works relate to the writings of Milton.

Part 1) Who is Milton? How do they relate to Milton's work?

Part 2) Why does Blake relate to Milton's work?

Part 3) In your own art, writing, or other pursuits, by whom are you influenced? Why? How does this influence compare to Milton's influence on Blake?

Essay Topic 3

The Four Zoas focus upon a special torment.

Part 1) What are the Four Zoas? How do they focus on a special torment?

Part 2) When is this torment discussed earlier? What is the reason for bringing it up again?

Part 3) Why might this torment be significant to the author? Use the text to support your response.

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