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

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

3. Who is Coleman Barks?
(a) Scholar.
(b) Photographer.
(c) Satirist.
(d) Psychologist.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. Coleman Barks is famous for what?

5. Which readers might feel left out reading Rumi's poems?

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