You must demonstrate a willingness and ability to constantly probe beneath obvious levels of analysis, to question assumptions and perceptions (both your own and those you encounter in your readings, to explore new intellectual territory, and to make discoveries about yourself and your environment.
I feel that this is a very reasonable qualification in order to receive an A in this class. I believe that it would allow us to demonstrate a genuine understanding in the class material, rather than just repeating or rephrasing material that we learn.