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

2. What is remembered long after the vessel is gone?

3. Much of one's talking leaves what half-murdered?

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

5. Almustafa says he can only reveal that which lies ________ in the dawning of people's knowledge.

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Almustafa define pain?

2. What can one person's vision unable to do, according to Almustafa?

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

4. How should judgment and appetite be treated, according to Almustafa?

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

6. What do the tired and the weary say about beauty?

7. How does Almustafa describe time?

8. What does Almustafa say that dying means?

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

10. What does Almustafa claim when evening falls and Almitra blesses the day, the place, and Almustafa's words?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Those who wear morality as their best garment are better off naked - that's a strong statement in relation to religion. What do you think this means? What do you think Almustafa means? What does this statement mean in relation to religion? Does this mean that religion or morality is a bad thing? Why or why not?

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

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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