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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. Joy is _______ unmasked.

2. What happens when sorrow carves deep into one's being?

3. Who asks Almustafa about buying and selling?

4. While the drum and lyre can be silenced, what can not be silenced?

5. Marriage should never what?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does work help one to do, according to Almustafa?

2. Who is the seer that understands the answer to Almustafa's longing for his homeland?

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

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

5. What do some say about birth and about the flesh?

6. What setting does Almustafa prefer for living?

7. What does Almustafa say to Almitra about marriage?

8. What does love seek of the person who feels love?

9. What does Almustafa have to say about children in relation to their parents?

10. What does sorrow do that helps a person hold more joy in their lives?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Almustafa does not accept gifts from those in Orphalese, citing that he is too proud to receive wages. Were the people of the city right to react the way they did? Why or why not? If you were Almustafa, would you react in the same way, why or why not?

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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