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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. Why should people live in country areas?

2. Working with love binds people to themselves and to _______.

3. Where is this story located?

4. What becomes a harness and a chain?

5. The victim of killing is purer than _________.

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Almustafa declare about love?

2. What four things has Almustafa been to the people of Orphalese?

3. What does Almustafa say to Almitra about marriage?

4. To those who view life as a rock, what does Almustafa say?

5. What does Almustafa say he has observed when the orator asks about freedom?

6. What is the one thing that Almustafa can not speak?

7. Who is the chosen and the beloved who is giving the lessons throughout The Prophet?

8. When a man gathers grapes, what does Almustafa say the man must realize?

9. Why do people guard their possessions, according to Almustafa?

10. What does the exchanging of gifts do for people, according to Almustafa?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Almustafa suggests that everyone live in the country. Why does he believe this is the best choice for families and individuals? What do you think about this advice? Do you agree or disagree? Why or why not? Does the place where you live even matter?

Essay Topic 2

When Almustafa talks about teaching, it seems he says that everyone already has the knowledge they need, but a teacher can help to bring it out of them. What does this say about the learning process or about the schooling situation? Do you agree with the thoughts Almustafa shares on teaching? Why or why not? What does this say about students that do better in school? Does this mean they have more innate knowledge or that they have better teachers?

Essay Topic 3

Beauty is kind and gentle, what does this mean according to Almustafa? What are some examples of beauty as Almustafa defines it? Beauty is an ecstasy, not a need - what do you think this means? Do you agree or disagree? Why or why not?

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