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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. Which of Haze's physical features draws the Hawks girl to him?

2. What is the street vendor in Taulkinham selling?

3. What does Sabbath Lily tell Haze happened to her mother?

4. What does Haze tell Sabbath Lily makes his vehicle a 'good car'?

5. Where does Haze rent a room?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Sabbath Lily tell Haze to hit her?

2. Describe the blind preacher's methods for gathering followers

3. Describe what catches Enoch's attention at the movie theater.

4. Describe Enoch's daily routine at the city park

5. What does Enoch hear Haze preach that resonates with his blood?

6. Describe how Haze's car is "fixed"

7. Why does Haze refuse to go to the brothel with his fellow soldiers?

8. Describe the men's restroom at the Taulkinham train station

9. What is Onnie Jay Holy's background?

10. Why is the taxi cab driver surprised when Haze tells her he wants to go to Mrs. Watts' home?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Haze's car plays an important role in this novel on many different levels. Choose two main scenes from the novel involving Haze's car and:

1) Describe each scene

2) Explain the significance of the scene in Haze's development as a character or the plot's development

3) Analyze the significance of the car as it relates to this scene.

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

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

The shrunken man from the museum plays an important but silent role in the novel. In your essay:

1) Describe the "journey" the shrunken man takes from the beginning to the end of the novel

2) Explain the significance of his presence in the novel

3) Comment on his role as the "new jesus" for Haze's religion

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

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