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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The poetry is akin to some of his preceding works in what way?
(a) The characters within the poetry are reminscent of previously-discussed characters.
(b) He has written a story in thick lines of perfectly metered poetic verse.
(c) He has written lines of poetry in a style all his own.
(d) The subject matter is the same.

2. This section includes more than one section of text headed up by what?
(a) Headings.
(b) Letters.
(c) Numbers.
(d) A set of Roman Numerals.

3. The story continues to move along in its _____________.
(a) Simplicity.
(b) Confines.
(c) Structured path.
(d) Complexity.

4. He does repeatedly discuss the troubles caused by what?
(a) The lack of understanding between men and women.
(b) The intelligence of women.
(c) The inequality of the sexes.
(d) The co-mingling of love with jealousy.

5. He writes of the need to give and receive what?
(a) Love.
(b) Forgiveness.
(c) Happiness.
(d) Hope.

Short Answer Questions

1. The images and feelings are _______________.

2. Here we have what chapters of Blake's Jerusalem?

3. How do these repetitions affect the tale?

4. To what classic Renaissance poet are two of Blake's book related?

5. There is a small amount of commentary accompanying these. The first is about whose poetry?

Short Essay Questions

1. Compare England and Jerusalem, based on Blake's work.

2. What commentary accompanies these illustrations?

3. How has William Blake made predictions about the world?

4. What is unique about William Blake, regarding his work and fame?

5. What personal beliefs does the author share with the reader?

6. For what does Blake clearly have hope?

7. What two arguments does the author set forth?

8. What goes along with each illustration?

9. How is the author's presentation of his Jerusalem melodramatic?

10. Describe the "books" related to the writings of Milton.

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