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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. What does Hazel want to make sure Mrs. Watts knows about him?

2. Why is Haze put off when the serviceman does not charge him for gas?

3. What does Haze tell Sabbath Lily makes his vehicle a 'good car'?

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

5. Where does Haze rent a room?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Haze decide to shop at Slade's for a car?

2. Describe the process of Haze "discovering" he has no soul

3. What is truth to Haze?

4. What does Haze do at Mrs. Watts' house that shows his hesitancy about being with her?

5. Why does Haze say he does not need a church to preach in?

6. Why does Enoch bury his street clothes?

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

8. Describe the blind preacher's methods for gathering followers

9. Why does Haze buy a potato peeler from the street vendor?

10. How does the night of the revival where Hawks is to blind himself actually play out?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Almost all (if not all) of the characters in Wise Blood are bizarre and unusual. Pick two of the characters and:

1) Demonstrate how they are bizarre and unusual

2) Describe and comment on why you think the author chose to develop them in this way. What was she trying to say through this character?

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

Essay Topic 2

In Wise Blood, a few minor characters have a major impact on the story line. Select two of the following minor characters to analyze: Asa Hawks, Sabbath Lily Hawks, Onnie Jay Holy/Hoover Shoats, the True Prophet

Discuss:

1) The personality (character traits) of this character.

2) The relationship between this minor character and the major characters in the story.

3) The impact of this character on the story line: How does s/he influence the overall story line? How would the story be different if this character was removed?

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

Essay Topic 3

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.

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