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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, The Tavern : Chapter 2, Desire & New Silk.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. The poem "On Being A Lover" is written in what format?
(a) Question and answer session between a man and a woman.
(b) Recollection by an old man of his younger years.
(c) Song of lament by a woman who has lost her lover.
(d) Diary entry of a man who has lost his lover.

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

5. In a poem in Book 1, Chapter 2, when a city is taken by siege, what happens to one of the invaders?
(a) Becomes a double agent.
(b) Is tricked and poisoned.
(c) Is taken prisoner immediately.
(d) Falls in love instantly.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Hallaj?

2. When the man in a poem in Book 1, Chapter 2 accidentally soils himself, what does his host and friend do?

3. Why did Rumi's family flee the place of his birth?

4. The poem in Book 1, Chapter 2 about a man who accidentally soils himself includes lessons on which of the following?

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

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