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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) Jesus.
(c) The hawk.
(d) The Simorgh.

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

3. What did the duck claim to be as part of his excuse as to why he could not go on the journey to find the Simorgh?
(a) The most misunderstood bird.
(b) The happiest bird.
(c) The poorest bird.
(d) The purest bird.

4. What animal was the peasant leading when Sheikh Mahna came across him in the desert?
(a) A camel.
(b) A horse.
(c) A cow.
(d) A donkey.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was the Shebli found when no one in Baghdad could guess where he was?

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

3. The peasant in the desert compared a man who does not seek to ___________.

4. Who, according to Nouri, breathes and draws the world to him?

5. How many valleys did the birds have to cross to find the Simorgh?

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