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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 Coleman Barks first started reading Rumi's works, what types of words turned him away?
(a) Heart and soul.
(b) Life and death.
(c) Shame and guilt.
(d) Love and hate.

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

3. Saladin of Zarkub was what?
(a) Barber.
(b) Farmer.
(c) Brick maker.
(d) Goldsmith.

4. Who were Rumi's three main friends who inspired much of his poetry?
(a) Mehdi, Husam, and Malek.
(b) Saladin, Ahmad, and Sherzi.
(c) Amir, Shams, and Mohad.
(d) Shams, Saladin, and Husam.

5. What post did Rumi inherit?
(a) Scribe.
(b) King.
(c) Sheik.
(d) Treasurer.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Coleman Barks?

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

3. Rumi's poems focus on what aspect of life?

4. When was Rumi born?

5. Rumi's works are deeply:

(see the answer key)

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