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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Hafiz won the admiration of the Zoroastrian master ______ who said that Hafiz's poetry contains all the secrets of the spiritual path.
(a) Jalaluddin Rumi.
(b) Tabriz.
(c) Geoffrey Chaucer.
(d) Meher Baba.

2. According to Ladinksy, Hafiz's poetry has often been used in an ______ fashion, like astrology or the tarot.
(a) Vestibular.
(b) Oracular.
(c) Vernacular.
(d) Columnar.

3. Daniel Ladinsky describes Hafiz as a poet who has inspired some of the worlds greatest _______.
(a) Musicians.
(b) Poets.
(c) Writers.
(d) Playwrights.

4. In the poem "I Have Learned so Much", Hafiz suggests that he is so _______ and freed that he can't even identify with a particular sex anymore.
(a) Burned up.
(b) Solemn.
(c) Silent.
(d) Depressed.

5. Hafiz is said to have devoted himself to a ______ day vigil at the tomb of a saint said to be able to grant the deepest desires of anyone.
(a) Sixty.
(b) Fifty.
(c) Thirty.
(d) Forty.

Short Answer Questions

1. The poem "When the Violin" uses the image of the violin to represent a _____ freed to make music in God's hands.

2. Ladinsky suggests that Hafiz is on the same level as other luminaries including all of the following except _______.

3. The poem "Some Fill With Each Good _____" encourages people to give their most intimate affection to those who requite it.

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

5. Hafiz uses the image of all creation applauding in the warm gaze of God in the poem "Life Starts ______".

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