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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. At what time of day is the ritual from Chapter 62 performed?
2. The Sanhedrin referred to Chapter 70 were the supreme judicial authority of where?
3. The title of Chapter 77 compares Laylah to the what?
4. The first paragraph of Chapter 75 refers to Crowley's diet changing from oysters to spring beans and what as the season changes?
5. What series of Yogic positions does Crowley cite in Chapter 73?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe Crowley's views of women, as noted in "The Dowser."
2. Describe Crowley's Buddhist influences in "Buttons and Rosettes." How does his philosophy differ from Buddhist principles here?
3. Who dies in "Sic Transeat"? How is this symbolic?
4. What metaphor does Crowley use for the mind in "Dust-Devils"? How may this be interpreted?
5. Discuss the ritual of the "Mass of the Phoenix."
6. What is the Hindu parable of the Infinite Snake Ananta? Why does Crowley cite this story?
7. What does Crowley write of his love for Laylah in "The Drooping Sunflower"?
8. What is Crowley alluding to within "The Duck-Billed Platypus" in describing the Rose?
9. What number is prominent in Chapter 54? What is this parable about?
10. What does Crowley write of the Chinese octave in Chapter 44? What is his meaning?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss Crowley's use of metaphor in "The Book of Lies". In what ways do Crowley's metaphors mirror those used in other theologies and mythologies?
Essay Topic 2
Discuss the role of yoga and meditation within Crowley's teachings. What yogic positions does he describe in the text and why? What breathing and meditation techniques are cited?
Essay Topic 3
Discuss the role of the Qabbalah in "The Book of Lies". How does Crowley use Qabbalah in determining his chapter titles and numbers?
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