from Paradise Lost and On His Blindness / John Milton

Test Practice

Identify Author’s Purpose and Point of View

With your group, discuss how to answer these questions about the selection.

1. Why does Milton tell the story of Adam and Eve?
a. to serve as an example to others
b. to justify the ways of God
c. to entertain people
d. to teach people to be good


How does information you gather as you read help you eliminate incorrect answers?

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