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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 does the following mean? "But hide a hundred idols with your cloak; If you're a eunuch underneath, don't dress In clothes of high heroic manliness."
(a) Hide who you really are.
(b) Pretending is okay with God.
(c) If you are brave, dress brave.
(d) Be true to yourself.

2. According to the hoopoe, what does one need to destroy to be able to approach the light?
(a) The Self.
(b) Fear.
(c) Unworthiness.
(d) Pride.

3. What did the hoopoe say that the partridge's jewels really were?
(a) Excuses.
(b) Earthly treasures.
(c) Empty promises.
(d) Falsehoods.

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

5. What happened to the fisherboy's father?
(a) He left the family.
(b) He was imprisoned.
(c) He died.
(d) He was murdered.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the "cowardly bird" say would happen the first time the birds stopped for a rest during the journey?

2. While the hoopoe was telling the birds about the Way, he said he was blessed by_______________.

3. According to the hoopoe's story about the spider, how did the spider spend his days?

4. What did the hoopoe say was the lure of the falcon?

5. How many years did it take for Rabe'eh to travel to Mecca?

(see the answer key)

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