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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Conference of the Birds, pgs. 120-166.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From where did the hoopoe quote the following: "You cannot gain salvation while the things you love remain."
(a) Moses' writings.
(b) The writings of the Simorah.
(c) Koran.
(d) Bible.

2. Why did the "indecisive bird" claim that he could not go on the journey to the Way?
(a) He had obligations.
(b) He was a drunk.
(c) He was "broken."
(d) His family needed him.

3. What did everyone refuse to do to Ahmad Hanbal?
(a) Criticize him.
(b) Be kind to him.
(c) Honor him.
(d) Praise him.

4. What name did the "ancient crone" give to Jacob when shouting to the seller about him?
(a) Canaanite.
(b) Sow's ear.
(c) My love.
(d) Pearl.

5. What did the miserly bird claim to love?
(a) Solitude.
(b) Misery.
(c) Gold.
(d) Pride.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the hoopoe, what is it better to suffer with than to live a life in shame?

2. What object did Joseph strike when he addressed his brothers about selling him into slavery?

3. According to the story "A Sinner Enters Heaven, who is the only one that can show the end of Wisdom?

4. What did Malek Dinar claim that he had done after getting bread from God?

5. What did the hoopoe have on his head?

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