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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, Solomon Poems : Chapter 3, New Section.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of leader is Rumi for his people?
(a) Judicial only.
(b) Religious only.
(c) Judicial and political.
(d) Religious and political.

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

3. In the story of a camel and a mouse found in Book 1, Chapter 3, what does the camel do when the two reach a body of water?
(a) Tosses the mouse into the water.
(b) Runs away.
(c) Takes a bath.
(d) Encourages the mouse to continue.

4. Compared to his older brothers, the youngest son who is interested in a Chinese princess in Chapter 2, Book 2 is:
(a) Arrogant.
(b) Handsome.
(c) Timid.
(d) Powerful.

5. What post did Rumi inherit?
(a) Treasurer.
(b) King.
(c) Sheik.
(d) Scribe.

Short Answer Questions

1. As far as being a student, Husam Chelebi was:

2. Rumi's short-story format found in some of his poems is characterized by:

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

4. After reading Rumi's poems, Coleman Barks feels he has been:

5. In one of the poems in Chapter 2, Book 2, what gift does a prisoner receive?

(see the answer key)

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