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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Conference of the Birds, pgs. 120-166.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Sheikh Kherghan said that his misery and pain lie __________.
(a) In his body.
(b) In his soul.
(c) In his stomach.
(d) In his heart.

2. How many starving brothers did Joesph have leave their home to come and stand in his presence and beg for help?
(a) Twelve.
(b) Eight.
(c) Fourteen.
(d) Ten.

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

4. With whom, according to the hoopoe, would the pheasant reign?
(a) Joseph.
(b) Adam.
(c) Jesus.
(d) Abel.

5. What was the hoopoe describing when he stated the following: "Your palace is a kennel with the rest...is your dungeon after death"?
(a) Fear.
(b) Pride.
(c) Heaven.
(d) Hell.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of animal blood did Joseph's brothers stain his cloak with when they threw him in the well?

2. According the the Shiekh Sam'an, what did the Self ignore?

3. What was the color of mourning in ancient Persia?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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