In the reading, God says, "free will is not an 'extra'; it is part and parcel of the very essence of ..."
A) matter.
B) epistemology.
C) consciousness.
D) history.

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The sentence mentions that free will is "part and parcel" of something, indicating that it is an integral aspect of that thing. The word "essence" suggests that the thing being referred to is fundamental or essential, and the options given in the multiple choice all relate to different areas of study or existence. Out of the options, the most likely one to be described as having an "essence" that includes free will is consciousness. Therefore, the best choice is C) consciousness.

In the Reading, God Says, "Free Will Is Not an 'Extra';