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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. One can not speak of beauty unless __________ is the weaver of one's speech.

2. When will the snow bound beauty leap upon the hills come spring?

3. Prayer is the expansion of one's self into the _________.

4. Almustafa says that people should not pray only in ________ and ________.

5. One ought not to speak about finding ___________.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Almustafa describe time?

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

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

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

6. How does Almustafa define pain?

7. What is the reaction of the people when Almustafa does not accept the gifts of the Orphalese?

8. When does Almustafa say that one speaks?

9. What is the only purpose of friendship?

10. To what does Almustafa compare time?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

When talking about prayer Almustafa says that prayer should not be limited to times of desperation. Why do you think this is true? What is the purpose of prayer? Then he says that you can not pray in words, what do you think this means? What are some other ways to pray?

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