The Basic Ordering of Ideas:

why, what, where, who, how, which, when
what things do
how things work
themes, lessons, chapters
first 10 words or images that come to mind
characteristics of things
how good/worthwhile/beneficial things are
definitions- what things mean
how things are related to each other
what roles/characteristics people have

Also look in the course manual under the activation part. There are some great questions there as well.

Find out what interests you and then ask questions about it. I was in the same boat & it took some time for me to change. You're in for a pleasant surprise when you take charge and ask questions. It carries over in all areas of your life. I buy better products now & a whole lot of other things.