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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. Who is everyone's need and giver of all?

2. People want to direct the course of the spirit by hours and seasons, as though it were what?

3. One ought not to speak about finding ___________.

4. What is self-chosen, according to Almustafa?

5. When one parts from a friend, there should be no _______.

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Almustafa describe friendship when a youth asks?

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

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

4. Who can those desiring to learn about pleasure take a lesson from, aside from Almustafa?

5. When can people know death's secret, according to Almustafa?

6. How does Almustafa describe time?

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

8. What is the only purpose of friendship?

9. When does Almustafa say that one speaks?

10. While Almustafa compares the soul to a battlefield, what does he wish his role in this conflict to be?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The concept of love is something that has been discussed throughout the ages. When Almustafa says that Love neither possesses nor is possessed, what does this mean? How does this play out in relationships and families? What do you think "empty one's self to neither" (in reference to laughter and weeping) means?

Essay Topic 2

When Almustafa talks about clothing, it seems he thinks that everyone should be nude all the time. Do you think he meant something else entirely? What do you think he meant, and how could you adapt this advice to the modern world and its laws and societal rules?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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