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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. Who interrupts Haze and Enoch as they are visiting the park museum?

2. How much does the owner of the car lot agree to take from Haze for the car?

3. How much does Enoch tell the salesman he will give him for one of his products?

4. How old does Sabbath Lily tell Haze she is?

5. Why doesn't the waitress at the Frosty Bottle like Enoch?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Enoch forced to eat cake for dinner at the diner?

2. What does Haze do when he first departs the train at Taulkinham?

3. Describe Enoch Emery's experiences in foster care

4. Why does Enoch believe he has "wise blood"?

5. Describe the "mystery" Enoch has identified in the museum

6. How does Enoch get the Gonga costume?

7. Describe the appearance of the Essex that Haze buys

8. Describe the religious message Haze preaches outside of the library

9. Describe how Haze's car is "fixed"

10. Why does Mrs. Flood want Haze to marry her?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Wise Blood, the author offers two "doubles" to the main character Haze. Pick one of his doubles (Sabbath Lily Hawks or the True Prophet) and

1) Explain how s/he is similar to Haze

2) Explain how s/he is different than Haze

3) Explain the role that this double plays in Haze's character development as well as the development of the plot.

Be sure to use specific examples from the novel to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 2

The shrunken man from the museum plays an important but silent role in the novel. In your essay:

1) Describe the "journey" the shrunken man takes from the beginning to the end of the novel

2) Explain the significance of his presence in the novel

3) Comment on his role as the "new jesus" for Haze's religion

Be sure to use specific examples from the novel to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 3

The role that religion plays in the lives of the characters in this novel is integral to its plot and theme. Pick two of the novel's characters and compare and contrast:

1) Their religious beliefs

2) How their beliefs develop

3) How they chose to demonstrate their beliefs.

Be sure to use specific examples from the novel to support your ideas.

(see the answer keys)

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