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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. Darkness creates a blind urge for what?

2. Who is the person who asks about giving?

3. People are suspended on _________ between joy and sorrow.

4. Where would Almustafa scatter houses?

5. Children come not from a couple, but _________.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. No matter how grand one's house is, what does Almustafa say the owner should do?

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

6. What does Almustafa declare about love?

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

8. How does Almustafa describe what people call freedom?

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

10. What does Almustafa use as examples of personal space in relation to love?

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

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?

Essay Topic 3

It is better to give things unasked, according to Almustafa. What does this mean? Give three examples of things that can happen if you give of yourself without being asked? Is this a realistic way of living? Why or why not?

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