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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. According to the hoopoe, with whom did the pigeon share a goal?
(a) The son of God.
(b) Lazarus.
(c) Jonah.
(d) David.

2. Whom did the hoopoe say the peacock had to crush?
(a) The lizard.
(b) The snake.
(c) The grape.
(d) Pride.

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

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

5. On what mountain peak did the Simorgh live?
(a) Pike.
(b) Bine.
(c) Kaf.
(d) Zaw.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom did the heron say that he loved and, therefore, could not go on the journey to find the Simorgh?

2. Why did the nightingale claim that he could not go on the journey to find the Simorgh?

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

4. What did the hoopoe tell the birds that the journey required?

5. Where did the finch say that he would seek his loved one at?

(see the answer key)

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