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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, The Tavern : Chapter 1, Introduction & The Tavern through to Feeling Separation.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What was salient and peculiar about Rumi's father?
(a) He spoke seven languages.
(b) He had no facial hair.
(c) He was afraid of horses.
(d) He had visions.

3. How many additional poems were translated and included in the New Expanded Edition?
(a) 81.
(b) 92.
(c) 58.
(d) 23.

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

5. After reading Rumi's poems, Coleman Barks feels he has been:
(a) Discombobulated.
(b) Duped.
(c) Comforted.
(d) Transformed.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one of the central teachings of Rumi?

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

3. For Coleman Barks, part of the experience of grasping Rumi's poems is what?

4. When did Coleman Barks first become interested in Rumi's poetry?

5. In the book, Coleman Barks is the author of what?

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