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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is notable about Enoch's landlady?

2. What does Haze resolve about his relationship with Sabbath Lily in this chapter?

3. What is Onnie Jay Holy's real name?

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

5. Why does Haze's landlady continue to raise his rent?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

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

Redemption is a major theme in this novel. In your essay,

1) Explain the author's commentary on redemption

2) Demonstrate how she develops this commentary in the novel

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.

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