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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. Why did the nightingale claim that he could not go on the journey to find the Simorgh?
(a) Pride.
(b) Hate.
(c) Love.
(d) Fear.

2. What did the hoopoe tell the birds that the journey required?
(a) A fool's heart.
(b) A beggar's heart.
(c) A follower's heart.
(d) A lion's heart.

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

4. What did the turtle-dove wear around his neck?
(a) All the colors of the rainbow.
(b) A circle of light.
(c) A mark of Cain.
(d) A ring of loyalty.

5. What did the "cowardly bird" say would happen the first time the birds stopped for a rest during the journey?
(a) He would give up.
(b) He would never stop.
(c) He would drop dead.
(d) He would turn around.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many birds gathered around the Hoopoe after he was chosen leader for the journey?

2. Why did the "indecisive bird" claim that he could not go on the journey to the Way?

3. According to the hoopoe, what is it better to suffer with than to live a life in shame?

4. What did the "cowardly bird" claim was a "useless sacrifice"?

5. From where did the hoopoe quote the following: "You cannot gain salvation while the things you love remain."

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