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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 does Crowley compare the universe to in Chapter 41?

2. Crowley suggests that certainty is a form of creation, and ____ is a form of destruction.

3. What is formed by a red triangle and a blue triangle?

4. Crowley celebrates The Great Work as being what?

5. Chapter 56 ends asking who can distinguish between Crowley and ______.

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the Hindu parable of the Infinite Snake Ananta? Why does Crowley cite this story?

2. How does Crowley comfort himself in "Sodom-Apples"? What is his conclusion in this parable?

3. What joke does Crowley make in the end of "Windmill Words"? What does this indicate?

4. What does Crowley write of his love for Laylah in "The Drooping Sunflower"?

5. What symbols does Crowley use in "Plover's Eggs"? What do they represent?

6. What does Crowley indicate about light in the ritual of "Twig?"

7. How does Crowley relate restaurants and sex in "Constancy"?

8. Describe Crowley's equation of creation and destruction in "The Fool's Knot."

9. What does Crowley write of life and death in "Mulberry Tops"?

10. What metaphor does Crowley use for the mind in "Dust-Devils"? How may this be interpreted?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the role of the Qabbalah in "The Book of Lies". How does Crowley use Qabbalah in determining his chapter titles and numbers?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the Knights Templar and their association with the Free Masons. How does Crowley make this association, and do outside sources support his theory?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the author of "The Book of Lies", Aleister Crowley. What are significant influences on Crowley's life? What education did he receive? What influences affected his theology?

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