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

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

3. Much of the works in this book focus on what type of relationships?
(a) Romantic.
(b) Teacher and student.
(c) Family.
(d) Same gender.

4. How did Rumi's father teach him?
(a) Through hands-on, real-life experiences.
(b) Through music, math, and memorization.
(c) By leaving him many notes.
(d) By example.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How did others regard Shams?

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

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

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