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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 metaphysics?

2. The next portion commences with what?

3. How can readers uninterested in Blake's spiritual vision enjoy it as pure literature?

4. The King calls his sons before the palace in his sorrow. Why might be the reason for him quickly turning darker and more symbolic?

5. What concludes the first section of this poem?

Short Essay Questions

1. How are Blake's repetitions of certain thematic elements important?

2. How is this poetry akin to some of he preceding works?

3. How does this story open?

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

5. What is said about truth in this section?

6. About what transformation does Blake discuss?

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

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

9. What has been done to create this book?

10. What perception does Druidry include?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Blake shows respect for women and girls.

Part 1) How does he show them respect? Why does he show them respect in this way?

Part 2) Is his view of females typical of the period in which he lives? Why or why not?

Part 3) From where does his respect of women come? How do his views on the world affect his opinion of women and vice versa?

Essay Topic 2

The Four Zoas focus upon a special torment.

Part 1) What are the Four Zoas? How do they focus on a special torment?

Part 2) When is this torment discussed earlier? What is the reason for bringing it up again?

Part 3) Why might this torment be significant to the author? Use the text to support your response.

Essay Topic 3

Blake sets forth arguments and principles pertaining to his beliefs and perception of the truth.

Part 1) What are those arguments and principles he sets forth? How has he come to believe this?

Part 2) How is his philosophy on truth proved through his work?

Part 3) Are his beliefs valid? Why or why not?

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