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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 is Mrs. Watts doing when Hazel arrives at her house?

2. What does Haze plan to do to show Hawks that the Church Without Christ is the right path for all to follow?

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

4. What is noteworthy about Hazel's appearance when he is at the Taulkinham train station?

5. Why does Haze stop suddenly in the middle of the road?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Enoch hear Haze preach that resonates with his blood?

3. Describe the test drive Haze takes with Slade and his son in the Essex

4. What is the source of conflict between Hazel Motes and the train porter?

5. What is Onnie Jay Holy's background?

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

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

8. What does Enoch tell Gonga the gorilla when he meets him?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Wise Blood offers a strong commentary on preachers and home-grown religion. In your essay:

1) Describe what the author is trying to say about these topics

2) Demonstrate how she develops her commentary.

3) React to her commentary. Do you agree or disagree with her? Why?

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

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Haze's car plays an important role in this novel on many different levels. Choose two main scenes from the novel involving Haze's car and:

1) Describe each scene

2) Explain the significance of the scene in Haze's development as a character or the plot's development

3) Analyze the significance of the car as it relates to this scene.

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

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