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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does a woman in the crowd think the True Prophet is?

2. Why does Enoch take the broken umbrella with him when he leaves his room?

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

4. What does Enoch end up eating at the diner?

5. What does Enoch think will happen to him after he has taken the shrunken man?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Wise Blood there the author uses recurrent death symbols to represent aspects of Haze's story.

1) Describe how the author uses death symbols at at least 2 points in the story

2) Discuss what the symbols represents about Haze at that point in the story

3) Discuss what the overall message the author is trying to send about Haze using this symbol.

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

Essay Topic 2

The setting of the novel (Taulkinham) plays a role in the development of its characters. In your essay:

1) Describe and characterize the setting

2) Explain the role that it plays in the characters' development (especially Haze's)

3) Explain why you think the author chose to set the novel in Taulkinham.

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

Essay Topic 3

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.

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