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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. According to Rumi, having people freely cooperate works better than what?
2. What does the smartest of the three fish fear, in the story in Book 2, Chapter 1?
3. In the folklore, Coleman Barks presents to introduce the poems of Chapter 2, Book 2, he writes about three men who teach others by:
4. Rumi advises people to accept help from holy scriptures and then:
5. Rumi is considered a master at creating what?
Short Essay Questions
1. Summarize the folklore Coleman Barks refers to when introducing the poems of Book 2, Chapter 2 to the reader.
2. Instead of doing battle on the military field, what should a good ruler strive for, according to Rumi?
3. How are the men's experiences similar in "Town and Country?"
4. In one of the stories, a king falls in love with a girl, but she is not aware that he cares for her. How does he get close to her?
5. How did Islam come about?
6. Summarize the countryside man's experience in "Town and Country."
7. In one of Rumi's stories, how does a wise man end up helping a poor man by showing "tough love?"
8. In one of Rumi's poems, what happens when somebody comes looking for Sheik Kharraqani?
9. As Sheik, what is Rumi's ruling philosophy?
10. How does Rumi use his story of a poor man who is healed to explain the nature of God?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Rumi writes about numerous love triangles. Summarize the stories and lessons associated with the following complicated "triangles:"
1. The case where three brothers fall in love with a Chinese princess.
2. The case where a king falls in love with a girl and her doctor, but the girl is in love with another person.
Essay Topic 2
What do Coleman Barks' prefaces add to the interpretation of Rumi's works? Explain how Barks facilitates understanding of the poet's writings. Use specific examples from the book.
Essay Topic 3
Rumi was a poet who wore many different hats. Analyze Rumi's role as:
1. Religious leader.
2. Political leader.
3. Peacekeeper.
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