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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. Which character believes that he has "Wise Blood"?

2. What type of animal is Gonga?

3. Which of his mother's possessions did Motes bring with him when he joined the military?

4. What color is the car the Motes buys?

5. How old is Enoch Emory?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does fellow street preacher Hoover Shoats do that affects the following in Moats' congregation?

2. Who is Mrs. Flood, and what is her relationship to Moats?

3. What was Motes' reaction when he was drafted to the army?

4. From where does Motes purchase his new car?

5. What is Motes' first impression of Enoch Emory?

6. What is the aftermath of Layfield's death on Moat's life?

7. How does Solace Layfield die?

8. What act does Enoch Emory commit that is directly related to his "wise blood"?

9. What story does Sabbath tell Motes about her childhood that makes him pity her?

10. Who is Mrs. Wally Bee Hitchcock?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Both Asa Hawks and Hazel Motes go through the process of blinding themselves in the story "Wise Blood." First, describe the situation in which Asa Hawks blinded himself. Then, compare / contrast Hawks' motivations in blinding himself with Motes' motivation in blinding himself. What did each of these men hope to gain from their actions? Were they successful? Why or why not? What methods did each of these men use to blind themselves? What does this action tell the reader about their characters? Be sure to include examples from the text to strengthen your arguments.

Essay Topic 2

Both Julian and his mother rely on their appearances to distinguish themselves from the rest of the outside community. First, describe the way Julian relies on appearance to distinguish himself from those around him. How does he use his appearance, either physical or emotional, to segregate himself? Then, compare / contrast Julian's method of superiority with his mother's method of superiority. How does Julian's mother use her appearance to distinguish herself in the community? Why is being distinguished important to each of these character? How does it affect their relationship to each other? Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.

Essay Topic 3

As soon as Mason Tarwater dies, Francis is completely unable to eat. Why do you think the ability to eat is the first to leave Francis in his grieving process? Do you think the lack of food is a conscious or unconscious decision on Francis' part? How does Francis use food as a weapon in his relationship with Rayber? Finally, describe what parallels Francis makes between his own eating habits after Mason's death with the story of the fish and bread from the Catholic Bible. What role does Francis see himself fulfilling in this story? Be sure to include examples from the text that you think help strengthen your arguments.

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