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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. 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?
(a) Back to the captain.
(b) To a monastery.
(c) Back to her family.
(d) To another city.

2. Over time, Coleman Barks' feelings about the messages in Rumi's poetry have what?
(a) Grown in contempt.
(b) Changed.
(c) Remained the same.
(d) Grown in confusion.

3. In the book, Coleman Barks is the author of what?
(a) Introduction.
(b) Chapter Three.
(c) Conclusion.
(d) Appendix.

4. Rumi asserts that the union between a man and a woman has what associated with it?
(a) Emotional baggage.
(b) Earthly connection.
(c) Hint of sadness.
(d) Spiritual component.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Rumi's father teach him?

2. After reading Rumi's poems, Coleman Barks feels he has been:

3. Who is Coleman Barks?

4. How many additional poems were translated and included in the New Expanded Edition?

5. What region in Afghanistan did Rumi come from?

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