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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 had Hazel dreamed of being like when he was a child?

2. What happens to Hazel when he departs the train?

3. How does Haze react when Enoch is unable to give him the address?

4. Why does Hazel take his duffel bag with him when he leaves the train?

5. What turned Emery off from religion?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Haze's views as presented in the Church Without Christ fit with his beliefs about Sabbath Lily's parentage?

2. Why doesn't the landlady believe Haze will blind himself?

3. Why does Enoch bury his street clothes?

4. Describe what catches Enoch's attention at the movie theater.

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

6. Describe the wash stand in Enoch's room

7. What phrase does Haze continue to say to the waitress at the Frosty Bottle and the animals at the zoo? Why?

8. Describe Mrs. Watts

9. What does the True Prophet do after Haze runs him over with the Essex?

10. What does Haze plan to do after killing the True Prophet?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the significance of the novel's title. Be sure to include:

1) A definition of "wise blood" (as it is developed in the novel)

2) The relationship between "wise blood" and the story's plot

3) What "wise blood" represents about the main characters

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

Essay Topic 2

Even though he is not the main character in the novel, Enoch Emery plays an important role in its plot. In your essay:

1) Describe Enoch's character traits and how they are developed in the novel

2) Describe the role Enoch plays in the overall plot of the novel

3) Comment on his inclusion in the novel. Is his role important and significant? Why or why not?

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

Essay Topic 3

Haze's death at the end of the novel can be seen as a suicide or an accident. In your essay:

1) Explain which you think it is

2) Comment on the author's use of the suicide/accident to end the novel

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

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