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

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

3. After Shams went away the first time, how did he return?
(a) Rumi sent out searchers to bring him back.
(b) Rumi promised a promotion if he came back.
(c) He accompanied a group of nomads.
(d) He came back via boat.

4. For Coleman Barks, part of the experience of grasping Rumi's poems is what?
(a) Analytical.
(b) Scientific.
(c) Impersonal.
(d) Transcendental.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Coleman Barks first started reading Rumi's works, what types of words turned him away?

2. Who is Coleman Barks?

3. In addition to being a religious leader, Rumi was a what?

4. What region in Afghanistan did Rumi come from?

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

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