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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Conference of the Birds, pgs. 29-75.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What did the hoopoe wear on his breast?
(a) A nail.
(b) A cross.
(c) A crown of thorns.
(d) The Spirit's Way.

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

4. What happened when the Shiekh Sam'an drank wine?
(a) He broke his tie to the Simorgh.
(b) He lost his faith.
(c) He lost his true love.
(d) He forgot about his path.

5. What did the hoopoe tell the partridge that he had to destroy?
(a) Power.
(b) Freedom.
(c) The Self.
(d) Hate.

Short Answer Questions

1. Right before leaving on their journey, what did the birds do?

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

3. To whom did the hoopoe compare the nightingale?

4. According to the hoopoe, with whom did the pigeon share a goal?

5. Whose head did Abraham try to cut off?

(see the answer key)

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