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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The poems in Chapter Three go deeper into the human psyche an use ______ lessons instead of universal truths.
(a) Subject.
(b) Project.
(c) Object.
(d) Introject.

2. Hafiz comments on the commonality of a life of worship between humans and animals in the poem "The _____ and I Will Chat".
(a) Goat.
(b) Fish.
(c) Cat.
(d) Camel.

3. The poem "_____ Gods" opens the tenth chapter and focuses on drawing attention away from counterfeit gods.
(a) Gigantic.
(b) Lesser.
(c) Tiny.
(d) Demi.

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

5. In the poem "Why not be polite" Hafiz invites everyone to listen to those around them as if ____ were speaking through them.
(a) God.
(b) Hafiz.
(c) Saadi.
(d) Attar.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the poem "_____ Man" Hafiz describes the work of refining character without breaking it.

2. In the poem "The Ear That was Sold to a _____" Hafiz sends body parts with far-flung animals to spy on God.

3. Hafiz suggests that sometimes God wearies of softly spoken love and he wants to shake his children by the shoulders in the poem called "Tired of Speaking _____".

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

5. In the poem "Curfews" ______ is the key to freedom that Hafiz offers to the reader.

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