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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. What is William Blake's first prophecy called?

2. How does this work begin?

3. He writes of the need to give and receive what?

4. Part of the story line is that there is work that takes six thousand years to complete. Who participates in this?

5. What modern technology has been applied in order to make discovery and rediscovery of some parts of William Blake's artworks possible?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. About what transformation does Blake discuss?

3. What has been done to create this book?

4. What does Blake think of the resurrection?

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

6. How does the author share his worldliness?

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

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

9. What is the Spectre?

10. What is said about truth in this section?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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?

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