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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 epistemology?

2. How can readers uninterested in Blake's spiritual vision enjoy it as pure literature?

3. This is an entirely _____________ creative work by the author and include his visual art (he both draws and etches).

4. The next portion commences with what?

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

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. How might one describe the words used by Blake? Give an example from the text to support your response.

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

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

6. What is said about truth in this section?

7. Describe the illustrations in this section.

8. What perception does Druidry include?

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

10. How does the story end?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Another world, called Golgonooza, is formed.

Part 1) Describe this world. Why is it formed?

Part 2) Why does Blake discuss this world? How does it compare to Blake's own world?

Part 3) What can the reader learn from this world? How does this reflect Blake's philosophies?

Essay Topic 2

Blake reveals a psychological concern in Jerusalem.

Part 1) How is this revealed? What is this concern?

Part 2) How is this a psychological concern?

Part 3) How does this affect Blake's view of the world? How does it also affect one's view of Blake? How might a reader's view change depending on whether they are a member of Blake's society or today's society? Why?

Essay Topic 3

Blake believes in the resurrection.

Part 1) About what resurrection does he speak? Why does he believe in it?

Part 2) How does this fit into his philosophies?

Part 3) How might the world in which he lives influence this belief? If he lived today, would he most likely have this same belief? Why or why not?

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