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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. In a poem in Chapter 2, Book 2, how does the sick girl who has an "emotional thorn" and who is loved by a king get better?

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

3. In the story of three fish that possess some measure of intelligence, found in Book 2, Chapter 1, who do the fish face?

4. According to the book, in what state does Coleman Barks live today?

5. What does the smartest of three fish do in the fish tale in Book 2, Chapter 1?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Islam come about?

2. What is the solution to King Solomon's crown constantly sliding down his forehead?

3. Summarize the shopkeeper's experience in "Town and Country."

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

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

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

7. Does Rumi disagree with holy scriptures?

8. Instead of doing battle on the military field, what should a good ruler strive for, according to Rumi?

9. How does Rumi use his story of a poor man who is healed to explain the nature of God?

10. As Sheik, what is Rumi's ruling philosophy?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Using Rumi's poems to support your analysis, explain the poet's ideas regarding the following:

1. Tough love.

2. Making sacrifices.

3. Learning a lesson even when it's too late.

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Explain how the poem about a prisoner who is helped by the Friend illuminates lessons on the following:

1. The power of prayer.

2. Trusting a dear friend.

3. Reading between the lines.

4. Finding the hidden messages in a situation.

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