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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the poem "_____ Man" Hafiz describes the work of refining character without breaking it.
(a) Great.
(b) Vintage.
(c) Humble.
(d) Aged.

2. In the poem "I Hold the _______ Paw", Hafiz describes God as an animal with whom he dances.
(a) Cat's.
(b) Lion's.
(c) Tiger's.
(d) Dog's.

3. In the poem, "_______" Hafiz describes the agony of shedding selfishness.
(a) Effacement.
(b) Embarassment.
(c) Allotment.
(d) Atonement.

4. Chapter 9 opens with the poem "The Prettiest ______" in which human beings are compared to dumb herding animals.
(a) Donkey.
(b) Mule.
(c) Sheep.
(d) Cow.

5. The poem "When the Violin" uses the image of the violin to represent a _____ freed to make music in God's hands.
(a) Spirit.
(b) Heart.
(c) Mind.
(d) Soul.

Short Answer Questions

1. Hafiz studied under ______ another poet of great renown. He was taught poetry, chemistry, theology, nature and harmonious living.

2. In the final poem of Chapter 8, Hafiz reiterates that the _____ moment is meant for worship in "Now is the Time".

3. _______ was a major part of Persian culture including such accomplished masters as Saadi, Attar, and Rumi.

4. In the poem "That Shapes the ______", Hafiz the purity and easy happiness of youth and the benefits of focusing on God in age.

5. The poem "A Hunting Party" makes the suggestion that the search for spiritual nourishment should take place ______.

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