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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, Solomon Poems : Chapter 1, Islam & Christianity in the Middle East.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In this book, the term "nafs" refers to what?
(a) The part of the soul associated with desires.
(b) The highest state of enlightenment.
(c) A style of poetry developed by Rumi.
(d) A food commonly consumed during Rumi's time.

2. In a poem in Book 2, Chapter 1, after a wise man feeds a poor man, what does he make the poor man do?
(a) Sleep for three days.
(b) Pay him back.
(c) Exercise vigorously.
(d) Take a loaf of bread to his family.

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

4. In a poem entitled "Rough Metaphors," Rumi asserts that a lover's reverence is often sheltered in:
(a) Secrecy.
(b) Comfort.
(c) Complacency.
(d) Love.

5. When was Rumi born?
(a) November 26, 1119.
(b) October 20, 1390.
(c) September 30, 1207.
(d) December 15, 1461.

Short Answer Questions

1. Much of Rumi's poetry is:

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

3. When speaking of sugar and vinegar, Rumi notes that a spoonful of vinegar:

4. According to Rumi, people who choose from their own free will come from:

5. When did Coleman Barks first become interested in Rumi's poetry?

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