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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. This often includes a greater discussion of what?

2. This theme is handled during what?

3. Readers will recall earlier that there was one set of ____________ included along with inscriptions.

4. How will those intently interested in the details of this part of his work feel about having been included?

5. With respect to William Blake's ____________, there were at least two kinds.

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Urizen descends? What might this represent?

2. What does the author say about his own reputation and wealth?

3. Which writings add up to make poems?

4. Describe the poems that are dedicated to the stage.

5. Describe the earlier set of etchings.

6. How is this section miraculous?

7. Where is this theme handled? Give an example to support your response.

8. How does this section begin?

9. How have Blake's works been preserved?

10. What is one kind of painting Blake created?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author conjures the powers of Druidry.

Part 1) What is Druidry? How does he conjure these powers?

Part 2) Why does he conjure these powers? Is this good or bad? Why?

Part 3) How is this associated with the period in which Blake lives as well as his own philosophies?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

There are three types of men, according to Blake.

Part 1) What are these three types of men? How are they similar? How are they different?

Part 2) How has he come to the conclusion that there are three types of men?

Part 3) Do you agree with Blake? Why or why not?

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