No 2 Lit

What does the blacksmith imagery in "The Tyger" suggest about the tiger's creation?

• It was created quickly and carelessly.
• It was forged with divine craftsmanship and immense power.
• It was made by a simple human artisan.
• It was formed naturally by evolution.

How does Blake contrast the tiger with "The Lamb"?

• The tiger is soft and innocent, while the Lamb is wild.
• The tiger represents wild power, while the Lamb represents innocence.
• Both are equally dangerous and untamed.
• Both were created by different gods.

What does the "fire of its eyes" in "The Tyger" symbolize?

• The tiger's bright fur in the sunlight.
• The tiger's divine power and intensity.
• The way tigers hunt in the dark.
• A fire burning in the forest.

Which characteristic best describes William Blake's overall worldview as reflected in his art and poetry?

• Strictly conventional and conservative.
• Deeply spiritual, often questioning religion and morality.
• Primarily focused on scientific observation.
• Cynical and pessimistic about existence.

In "The Tyger," what does Blake's use of "furnace" and "hammer" primarily symbolize?

• Tools used for everyday blacksmithing.
• Symbols of divine craftsmanship and creation.
• Representations of industrial revolution machinery.
• Instruments of torture and destruction.

According to the text, what did many people in Blake's time think of him?

• They highly appreciated his work.
• They thought he was insane.
• They considered him a prominent religious leader.
• They saw him as a conventional painter.

What is Forrest Gander's profession in addition to being a poet?

• Historian
• Geologist
• Astronomer
• Biologist

How does Gander primarily treat fire in "Wasteland: on the California Wildfires"?

• As a beautiful and transformative force.
• As a literal, brutal, and destructive event.
• As a metaphor for human passion.
• As a symbol of spiritual purification.

What does the fire in Gander's poem represent?

• The wonder of natural phenomena.
• The devastation of climate change and human negligence.
• A controlled burn for ecological balance.
• A mythical creature.

What is the effect of the fire speaking as if it were alive in Gander's poem?

• It makes the fire feel powerful and unstoppable.
• It shows that the fire is actually friendly.
• It explains how fire can be controlled easily.
• It proves that wildfires only happen in forests.