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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, Solomon Poems : Chapter 2, Beginning to the Turn.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Several of Rumi's poems in Book 2, Chapter 1 are about King Solomon and the Queen of:
(a) Arruba.
(b) Sheba.
(c) Shadai.
(d) Avalon.

2. In the story of a camel and a mouse found in Book 1, Chapter 3, what does the camel do when the two reach a body of water?
(a) Tosses the mouse into the water.
(b) Takes a bath.
(c) Encourages the mouse to continue.
(d) Runs away.

3. Rumi is considered a master at creating what?
(a) Revolution.
(b) Discord.
(c) Unity.
(d) Humor.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Rumi wrote freely about various religious figures because he was familiar with them and:

2. In a poem in Chapter 2, Book 2, how does the sick girl who has an "emotional thorn" and who is loved by a king get better?

3. When was Rumi born?

4. Rumi expresses himself in a way that is what?

5. When the animal soul that Rumi refers to is lacking, it leads to what?

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