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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Conference of the Birds, pgs. 213-229.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What did Sheikh Ghouri tell Prince Sanjar that he must leave behind if he chose to be the men's enemy?
(a) Life.
(b) Faith.
(c) Power.
(d) Love.

3. What happened to the Arab's riches in "The Arab in Persia"?
(a) They were buried in the sand.
(b) They were offered up to God.
(c) They were lost on his journey.
(d) They were stolen by the dervishes.

4. What did the "good-hearted monarch" give to his favorite slave?
(a) A pear.
(b) An apple.
(c) A kiwi.
(d) A grape.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was written in the document that Joseph gave to his brothers?

2. How much timed had passed by the time the birds had reached the mountains of the Simorgh?

3. What kind of voice spoke to the "faithless Molsem" from heaven?

4. What did a Sufi try to buy for nothing in Baghdad?

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

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