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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through We Have Opened You.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The story of Joseph focuses on the loss of his _____ of many colors that has false blood on it to convince people of his death.
(a) Coat.
(b) Hat.
(c) Pants.
(d) Shoes.

2. Barks points out the use of the word "_______" in one of the poems to be intended for the end of a vigil.
(a) This.
(b) You.
(c) She.
(d) That.

3. In one of the poems Rumi states, "We are charlatans... or maybe just a ______ hair brush in a painter's hand."
(a) Dog's.
(b) Goat's.
(c) Horse's.
(d) Camel's.

4. In the poem, "Give ______ slowly" Rumi uses the new moon as a metaphor for patients and slowness in creation.
(a) Truth.
(b) Birth.
(c) Honor.
(d) Love.

5. Rumi describes a field, beyond right and wrong, where the ________ goes and loses ideas and language.
(a) Heart.
(b) Hand.
(c) Soul.
(d) Mind.

Short Answer Questions

1. Barks talks about a teacher, Bawa Muhaiyaddeen, who taught both himself and MIchael Green, the book's __________.

2. Bawa's teachings not only encouraged Barks, but they also encouraged Barks to bring Rumi to ____________.

3. The poets asks for a __________ to climb into the Friend, and the response is that this item is in the person's head.

4. The poet describes _________ appearing at the footsteps of his teacher, in one of his poems in this section.

5. The poet asks the reader to give everything, not to dull the drum's noise with a __________.

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