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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Conference of the Birds, pgs. 75-120.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did God tell Gabriel to find the one who had cast away the Self and had a pure heart?
(a) The mountains.
(b) Italy.
(c) Rome.
(d) In Eden.

2. Where did the hawk claim to perch daily?
(a) On the branch of the olive tree.
(b) On the right side of the cross.
(c) On the soverign's hand.
(d) At the right hand of God.

3. What was the color of mourning in ancient Persia?
(a) Purple.
(b) Blue.
(c) Yellow.
(d) Green.

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

5. How many birds gathered around the Hoopoe after he was chosen leader for the journey?
(a) Ten thousand.
(b) Every bird on earth.
(c) One hundred thousand.
(d) One million.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the hoopoe wear on his breast?

2. What leader claimed that he was the lord to his people and the people ignored his claims?

3. Where was the Shebli found when no one in Baghdad could guess where he was?

4. Where does one have to enter to have a "wave of indecision flood" them?

5. What advice did the hoopoe give to the goldfinch about earthly claims?

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