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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. After reading Rumi's poems, Coleman Barks feels he has been:
2. Most of Rumi's poems presented in this book exhibit what form?
3. The poem in Book 1, Chapter 3 about the lame goat teaches readers how to be good:
4. Over time, what has Coleman Barks been able to do with Rumi's poems?
5. What is a Caliph?
Short Essay Questions
1. What lessons are found within the poem "Cry Out In Your Weakness?"
2. How would one describe the tavern poems?
3. How has Rumi's poetry impacted Coleman Barks?
4. Explain how Rumi uses the metaphor of a string when discussing the bonds of friendship in his writings about a frog and a mouse.
5. What are the underlying themes in Rumi's poem about sexual passion where a city is invaded and one of the invaders falls in love with a woman there?
6. Summarize the poem about a man getting a tattoo. What message is delivered through this poem?
7. In what ways does God appear in Rumi's poetry?
8. How would you describe Rumi's writing style?
9. Use the "me and you" example in this section to address Rumi's thoughts on identity.
10. How does Ayaz learn from his predecessors in order to reach a decision that finds favor with the king?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
What are Rumi's views on friendship? In his eyes, what defines a good friendship? How does a good friendship contribute to a person's quality of life? How does a close friendship help an individual evolve and grow? Cite specific examples from Rumi's writings to support your analysis.
Essay Topic 2
How does Rumi regard blind acceptance of certain practices, attitudes, and ideas? In his eyes, how can the inner guide serve as a voice of reason and direction when convention tries to pull an individual the wrong way?
Essay Topic 3
Summarize the story about three fish with varying intelligence levels. What conclusions does Rumi reach at the end of this story? How has each fish benefited in his own way?
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