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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 begins as a ____________ the preceding summary chapter.

2. The poems include one titled ____________.

3. What is considered significant during these parts of Blake's writing?

4. Do these inscriptions fall into the same pattern wherein a group of them adds up to make a poem?

5. Blake also made what that he hoped to sell as art?

Short Essay Questions

1. Upon what do these poems focus?

2. How is this amended, thematically?

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

4. To what is this portion devoted? Describe this portion.

5. How have Blake's works been preserved?

6. Give an example of an epitaph from this section.

7. Describe the poems called "nights."

8. How is this section miraculous?

9. Describe the evil ones in Blake's poetic stories.

10. What does the author plant in the verses of the second page?

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

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

Children and Angels are major themes in the Songs of Innocence.

Part 1) Describe the Songs of Innocence. How are children and angels major themes?

Part 2) What does this set of poems reveal about Blake? How does it support his beliefs?

Part 3) Compare the Songs of Innocence with the Songs of Experience. What is the purpose of each set of poems?

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