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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. What is the real reason that the nightingale said he could not go on the journey to find the Simorgh?
(a) He is too rich.
(b) He is too weak.
(c) He is too arrogant.
(d) He is to proud.

2. What did the "cowardly bird" claim was a "useless sacrifice"?
(a) Leaving his family.
(b) Giving up his home.
(c) The deaths of many birds on the journey.
(d) Giving up his wealth.

3. Why is the Way lifeless-according to the hoopoe?
(a) To allow those on the journey to choose their own path.
(b) To make the journey as hard as possible.
(c) To glorify the king.
(d) To insure that the birds create their own path.

4. Who did the hoopoe say was "twinned in unison" with God?
(a) The hoopoe.
(b) The Simorgh.
(c) Jesus.
(d) The hawk.

5. What did Malek Dinar claim that he had done after getting bread from God?
(a) Carried out the Evil One's commands.
(b) Hoarded the bread.
(c) Fed the poor.
(d) Fed the birds.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Shiekh Noughani ask for from God after seven days had passed during his trip to Neishaspour?

2. What did Abbasseh say that the Self must choose between?

3. What did the turtle-dove wear around his neck?

4. On what mountain peak did the Simorgh live?

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

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