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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, The Tavern : Chapter 1, Introduction & The Tavern through to Feeling Separation.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Shams went away the first time, how did he return?
(a) He accompanied a group of nomads.
(b) Rumi promised a promotion if he came back.
(c) Rumi sent out searchers to bring him back.
(d) He came back via boat.

2. Saladin of Zarkub was what?
(a) Barber.
(b) Goldsmith.
(c) Farmer.
(d) Brick maker.

3. In the book, Coleman Barks is the author of what?
(a) Conclusion.
(b) Introduction.
(c) Chapter Three.
(d) Appendix.

4. When was Rumi born?
(a) December 15, 1461.
(b) November 26, 1119.
(c) October 20, 1390.
(d) September 30, 1207.

5. Much of the works in this book focus on what type of relationships?
(a) Teacher and student.
(b) Romantic.
(c) Same gender.
(d) Family.

Short Answer Questions

1. When was the New Expanded Edition of this book published?

2. What post did Rumi inherit?

3. What region in Afghanistan did Rumi come from?

4. After reading Rumi's poems, Coleman Barks feels he has been:

5. How did others regard Shams?

(see the answer key)

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