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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Enoch want to see Gonga the gorilla?

2. What does Onnie Jay Holy claim to be to convince the crowd to believe in his testimony?

3. What does Haze tell the True Prophet are the two things he can't stand?

4. Who does Onnie Jay tell Haze he reminds him of?

5. Who brings the True Prophet to preach next to Haze?

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

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 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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