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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. Reason and passion are the rudders and sails of the ________.

2. The cup burns the lips, but is moistened by what?

3. Where can people seek death's secret?

4. Where does one find diversion sometimes?

5. Who asks Almustafa about beauty?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Almustafa say that dying means?

2. Since one should not speak about finding "the" truth, what should a person do?

3. Why should all people be taken in, according to Almustafa?

4. To what does Almustafa compare time?

5. How does Almustafa describe religion?

6. Much of one's talking does what, according to Almustafa?

7. What happens when one prays, according to Almustafa?

8. When a teacher asks Almustafa about teaching, what does he say one can reveal?

9. When does Almustafa say that one speaks?

10. When can one speak of beauty, according to Almustafa?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Freedom is a yoke and a handcuff. What does Almustafa mean by this statement? It seems to go against what society thinks about freedom when we talk about it. Cite three examples of how freedom can be a handcuff in someone's life. Describe one experience in which you have felt like freedom was a yoke in your life.

Essay Topic 2

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 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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