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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. How old was Hazel Motes when he was drafted into the army?

2. Outside which building does Motes typically preach his sermons?

3. What type of car does Motes buy in Taulkinham?

4. How old is Enoch Emory?

5. Where is Sabbath's mother?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What state is Motes' house in when he returns home from the army?

3. Where does Motes first meet Sabbath Hawks?

4. Who is Mrs. Watts?

5. Where does Motes sleep on his first night home from the army?

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

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

8. Who is Gongo the Gorilla?

9. Who is Asa Hawks?

10. What obsessive acts does Enoch Emory engage in to feel closer to mankind?

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

When she is getting read to disembark the bus in the story "Everything that Rises Must Converge," Julian's mother attempts to give young Carver a penny, much to the rage of his mother. First, explain why Julian's mother hoped to give young Carver a penny. Then, describe Carver's mother's reaction to the gift. Why did she react so violently? Do you think Carver's mother overreacted to the gift? Why or why not? Finally, explain how Carver's mother's reaction echoes the anger and promises of the growing civil rights movement from the time. Be sure to include examples from the text to strengthen your arguments.

Essay Topic 3

Both Mason and Francis Tarwater have an extreme obsession with the Roman Catholic tradition of baptism. Why was this ceremony so important to Mason? What message did he pass on to Francis about the importance of baptism? Then, describe Francis' personal mission to get his cousin, Bishop, baptized. Why did Francis think this particular baptism was so important? What methods did Francis attempt to get Bishop properly baptized? Finally, describe the events the lead up to Bishop's inadvertent baptism in the fishing lake. How did the baptism lead to death? What symbolism can be found in the parallelism of baptism and crucifixion in Bishop's case? Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.

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