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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Hafiz studied under ______ another poet of great renown. He was taught poetry, chemistry, theology, nature and harmonious living.
(a) Saadi.
(b) Attar.
(c) Lalla.
(d) Rumi.

2. Hafiz uses the imagery of the poem "To Build a ______" to describe the process of building character.
(a) Child.
(b) Church.
(c) Swing.
(d) House.

3. The poem "Don't _____ Again" opens up the fifth chapter and encourages people to seek God throughout their life.
(a) Live.
(b) Stop.
(c) Die.
(d) Resist.

4. During his studies of Islamic law, theology, grammar, math, astrology, and calligraphy, Hafiz worked as a ______ assistant.
(a) Baker's.
(b) Butcher's.
(c) Blacksmith's.
(d) Calligrapher's.

5. In the poem, "_______" Hafiz describes the agony of shedding selfishness.
(a) Atonement.
(b) Embarassment.
(c) Effacement.
(d) Allotment.

Short Answer Questions

1. Hafiz refers to the process of growing in love and knowledge by making oneself a student of a master in these things "The _____ Work".

2. According to Ladinsky, Hafiz is thought of as an _______ so able was he to access the voice of God.

3. The poem "What do the _____ Birds Say" uses the symbolism of blooming nature to describe the blossoming revelation of God.

4. Hafiz is said to have devoted himself to a ______ day vigil at the tomb of a saint said to be able to grant the deepest desires of anyone.

5. Hafiz contrasts his own humility with the wild majesty of his Message in the poem "This Talking _____".

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