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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In a poem in Book 2, Chapter 1, what happens to the poor man when he vomits?
(a) He's taken to the hospital.
(b) He reaches a higher spiritual level.
(c) He's cast away.
(d) He's healed.

2. In one of Rumi's stories in Book 2, Chapter 1, a man is healed by what?
(a) Willpower and herbs.
(b) Blind faith.
(c) Gentle, caring hands.
(d) Rough and thorough discipline.

3. When somebody goes looking for Kharraqani, he finds him doing what?
(a) Riding a bear while gathering berries.
(b) Polishing his sword.
(c) Riding a lion while gathering firewood.
(d) Polishing his silver.

4. In one poem in Book 2, Chapter 1, Rumi states that every sheik rides a lion, whether that lion is:
(a) Visible or invisible.
(b) Male or female.
(c) Great or small.
(d) Young or old.

5. 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) Limits imposed on them by their employer.
(d) What is forbidden to them.

Short Answer Questions

1. In one of the poems in Chapter 2, Book 2, the girl that a king falls in love with becomes ill, which concerns him greatly. What does he do?

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

3. Rumi notes that free choice can be made by men and women who have not been:

4. What does Rumi note about the destructive properties of candles in Book 2, Chapter 3?

5. In the final story of Ayaz and the king, found in Book 2, Chapter 3, what do courtiers bring back to the king?

Short Essay Questions

1. In the story where the king is in love with a girl, what ailment has afflicted her?

2. How did Islam come about?

3. In the poem where three brothers fall in love with the same woman, describe the person they fall in love with.

4. Does Rumi disagree with holy scriptures?

5. What is the outcome for each of three fish in one of Rumi's poems?

6. What happens to the three brothers who fall in love with a powerful princess?

7. In one of Rumi's stories, how does a wise man end up helping a poor man by showing "tough love?"

8. In one of the stories, a king falls in love with a girl, but she is not aware that he cares for her. How does he get close to her?

9. In one of Rumi's story poems, in what predicament do three fish find themselves?

10. Explain how Rumi uses the idea of Jesus riding a donkey as a metaphor.

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