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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Conference of the Birds, pgs. 29-75.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happened when the Shiekh Sam'an drank wine?
(a) He broke his tie to the Simorgh.
(b) He lost his faith.
(c) He lost his true love.
(d) He forgot about his path.

2. Right before leaving on their journey, what did the birds do?
(a) Went to get provisions.
(b) Sang a song.
(c) Chose a leader.
(d) Prayed.

3. What advice did the hoopoe give to the goldfinch about earthly claims?
(a) Never claim them as your own.
(b) Shut your eyes to them.
(c) Turn your back on them.
(d) Remember that you will leave them in death.

4. Why did the nightingale claim that he could not go on the journey to find the Simorgh?
(a) Fear.
(b) Love.
(c) Hate.
(d) Pride.

5. According to the hoopoe, what does one need to destroy to be able to approach the light?
(a) Unworthiness.
(b) The Self.
(c) Pride.
(d) Fear.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did the hoopoe say was "twinned in unison" with God?

2. What leader claimed that he was the lord to his people and the people ignored his claims?

3. What did the turtle-dove wear around his neck?

4. Who did the hoopoe say the francolin had to reject?

5. According to the hoopoe, with whom did the pigeon share a goal?

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