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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. Relative to Rumi, who was Shams Tabriz?
(a) Brother.
(b) Employer.
(c) Companion.
(d) Cousin.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Rumi's works are deeply:

3. Over time, what has Coleman Barks been able to do with Rumi's poems?

4. How many additional poems were translated and included in the New Expanded Edition?

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

(see the answer key)

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