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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, The Tavern : Chapter 2, Desire & New Silk.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Much of Rumi's poetry is:
(a) Subdued.
(b) Cryptic.
(c) Passionate.
(d) Sarcastic.

2. How many years did it take Coleman Barks to truly comprehend Shams Tabriz through Rumi's poetry?
(a) 15.
(b) 28.
(c) 6.
(d) 37.

3. What prominent themes are found in much of Rumi's work?
(a) Marriage and divorce.
(b) Hate and separation.
(c) Love and unity.
(d) Travel and loss.

4. How did others regard Shams?
(a) They felt they could not completely trust him.
(b) They felt he would make a benevolent ruler.
(c) They were jealous of the friendship between Shams and Rumi.
(d) They were concerned by the rivalry between Shams and Rumi.

5. Rumi's works are deeply:
(a) Humorous.
(b) Sorrowful.
(c) Irreverent.
(d) Emotional.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Shams went away the first time, how did he return?

2. What is a Caliph?

3. Saladin of Zarkub was what?

4. Why did Rumi's family flee the place of his birth?

5. Which of the following best describes the word exoteric?

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