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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 Almitra understand about Almustafa?

2. Marriage should leave what?

3. Who should leave the marketplace empty handed?

4. What does Almitra want Almustafa to speak of first?

5. Love neither ________ nor is __________.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Almustafa say in the debate between whether joy or sorrow is greater?

3. What do people delight in, according to Almustafa, in relation to laws?

4. What does Almustafa say about clothing when the weaver asks?

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

6. What does Almustafa declare about love?

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

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

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

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 wants people to realize that talking is something about which people need to think more . What do you think he means by the idea of someone that talks just to find diversion in sound? What do you think he means by someone who only speaks when they cease to be at peace with one's thoughts? Which is the better situation? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Digging for roots can yield treasure - what does Almustafa mean by this? What are some ways that a modern person can use this lesson in their everyday life? Can you cite an example from your own life in which this has come to fruition or an example of something that can be changed by following Almustafa's idea?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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