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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 many of Rumi's poems, not only in Book 1, Chapter 2, but throughout the whole book, his distinction between "me" and "you" is what?
(a) Vague.
(b) Solid.
(c) Clear.
(d) Humorous.

2. When was the New Expanded Edition of this book published?
(a) 1980.
(b) 1995.
(c) 1965.
(d) 2000.

3. Most of Rumi's poems presented in this book exhibit what form?
(a) Light free verse.
(b) Formal repeating pattern.
(c) Rhyming verse.
(d) Strict syllable counts.

4. What elevates Rumi's poems beyond a simple collection of ideas?
(a) His use of diagrams.
(b) Confounding words.
(c) Rich imagery.
(d) His references to other cultures.

5. Rumi uses the metaphor of a string between two animals to represent what?
(a) Confusion.
(b) Selective hearing.
(c) Secret connections.
(d) Imprisonment.

Short Answer Questions

1. Much of Rumi's poetry is:

2. Coleman Barks is famous for what?

3. 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?

4. How many years did it take Coleman Barks to truly comprehend Shams Tabriz through Rumi's poetry?

5. In a poem in Book 1, Chapter 2, several men invade a city because they are driven by what?

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