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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. When did Coleman Barks first become interested in Rumi's poetry?
(a) 1952.
(b) 1985.
(c) 1969.
(d) 1976.

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

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

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

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. Saladin of Zarkub was what?

3. How did Rumi's father teach him?

4. What region in Afghanistan did Rumi come from?

5. Who were Rumi's three main friends who inspired much of his poetry?

(see the answer key)

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