Q 01/05

In which London district was William Blake born in 1757?

A) Chelsea

B) Soho

C) Hampstead

D) Lambeth

Answer · why

B) Soho

The house at 28 Broad Street, now Broadwick Street, has long since gone.

Q 02/05

What was the trade of Blake's father, James?

A) Printer

B) Bookseller

C) Silversmith

D) Hosier

Answer · why

D) Hosier

Blake was the third of seven children, two of whom died in infancy.

Q 03/05

At what age did Blake leave school, after which his mother educated him at home?

A) 14

B) 10

C) 12

D) 16

Answer · why

B) 10

He was instead enrolled in Henry Pars's drawing school in the Strand.

Q 04/05

As a boy on Peckham Rye, Blake claimed to have seen a tree filled with what?

A) Golden apples

B) Angels

C) Talking birds

D) Fire

Answer · why

B) Angels

His father was ready to thrash him for lying until his mother intervened.

Q 05/05

Which Old Testament prophet did the young Blake claim had visited him?

A) Isaiah

B) Ezekiel

C) Elijah

D) Daniel

Answer · why

B) Ezekiel

He also described seeing God's face pressed against his window.