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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, Solomon Poems : Chapter 2, Beginning to the Turn.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the section called "Solomon Poems," Rumi's poetry makes direct references to:
(a) Hinduism and Christianity.
(b) Islam and Christianity.
(c) Judaism and Buddhism.
(d) Buddhism and Islam.

2. At times the character Hallaj can be tender and loving, but other times he can be what?
(a) Whiny.
(b) Clumsy.
(c) Abusive.
(d) Insecure.

3. In the second love story in Chapter 2, Book 2, the three sons end up affected by their reactions to what?
(a) The unexpected death of the woman all three love.
(b) What turns out to be nothing but a rumor.
(c) What is forbidden to them.
(d) Limits imposed on them by their employer.

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

5. What happens to King Solomon's crown in one of the poems in Book 2, Chapter 1?
(a) Drops into the ocean.
(b) Is carried away by four birds.
(c) Is stolen by four thieves.
(d) Keeps sliding down his forehead.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Rumi's string metaphor, the string connects two animals by their what?

2. Wanting to help the sick girl he loves, the king in a poem in Chapter 2, Book 2 decides to do what?

3. Relative to Rumi, who was Shams Tabriz?

4. "Cry Out In Your Weakness" is a poem about:

5. What is the Mathnawi?

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