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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 19-22.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the poem "Your _____ and my _______" Hafiz describes the eternal communion between souls.
(a) Hand.
(b) Heart.
(c) Mother.
(d) Brother.

2. The poem "Against my Own _____" sensuously describes the long-sought presence of God.
(a) Foot.
(b) Face.
(c) Cheek.
(d) Hand.

3. "Between Our Poles" is a poem which compares humanity's ability to display the characteristics of God to the _____________.
(a) Clouds.
(b) Bible.
(c) Art pieces in a museum.
(d) Banks of a river.

4. Hafiz admits to there being a lot of challenge in the business of __________, according to one of his poems.
(a) Learning.
(b) Teaching.
(c) Laughing.
(d) Growing.

5. According to Ladinsky, Hafiz was the youngest child of the family having _____ older brothers.
(a) Three.
(b) Five.
(c) Four.
(d) Two.

Short Answer Questions

1. Hafiz reveals his own _____ in asking for divine affection in the poem called "Mismatched Newlyweds".

2. According to Ladinksy, Hafiz's poetry has often been used in an ______ fashion, like astrology or the tarot.

3. In the poem "The Old _____", Hafiz suggests that people regard each other with the gentle care the instrumentalist gives to his instruments.

4. Hafiz refers to the things he will leave behind that he strove to be a steward for in the poem "Who Will Feed my _____".

5. In his poem "That Regal _____", Hafiz uses a garment to symbolize the joy of living in God's love.

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