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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, Solomon Poems : Chapter 1, Islam & Christianity in the Middle East.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What region in Afghanistan did Rumi come from?
(a) Zari.
(b) Balkh.
(c) Chimtal.
(d) Kaldar.

2. In a poem in Book 1, Chapter 2, when a city is taken by siege, what happens to one of the invaders?
(a) Becomes a double agent.
(b) Is taken prisoner immediately.
(c) Falls in love instantly.
(d) Is tricked and poisoned.

3. Which of the following best describes the word exoteric?
(a) Humorous sayings.
(b) Open teachings.
(c) Secret rituals.
(d) Incomprehensible words.

4. Which readers might feel left out reading Rumi's poems?
(a) Male.
(b) Older.
(c) Female.
(d) Young.

5. While in the frying pan, what epiphany does a fish have in Book 2, Chapter 1?
(a) He's just dreaming.
(b) He's learned his lesson.
(c) Better him in the pan than his friends.
(d) Existence goes on regardless of circumstances.

Short Answer Questions

1. Rumi uses the metaphor of a string between two animals to represent what?

2. In addition to being a religious leader, Rumi was a what?

3. What does the least intelligent fish do in the tale of three fish in Book 2, Chapter 1?

4. In the end, where does the Caliph of a poem in Book 1, Chapter 2 send the mysterious, beautiful woman from the city his men have invaded?

5. Before responding to the king's command in a poem in Book 1, Chapter 3, what does Ayaz do?

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