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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Chapter 21 opens with an invitation from God to dance in the poem "The God Who Only Knows ______ Words".
(a) Ten.
(b) Four.
(c) Two.
(d) Three.

2. It is suggested in the fourth chapter that ______ is a transformer of perspective and character.
(a) Schooling.
(b) Worship.
(c) Employment.
(d) Humility.

3. The poem "Looking for a Good Fish" uses the metaphor of shopping in the wrong markets and following _____ into deserts.
(a) Footprints.
(b) Dumb Animals.
(c) Camels.
(d) Water Buffalo.

4. Hafiz speaks to that moment one can sit in the pain of longing and listen intently to God in the poem "When you can _____".
(a) Endure.
(b) Hear.
(c) Love.
(d) Listen.

5. Haifz uses his crush on a girl to symbolize his affection for God in the poem, "What the ______".
(a) Hell.
(b) Body wants.
(c) Heaven.
(d) Soul wants.

Short Answer Questions

1. Hafiz believed that God was too powerful and benevolent to resort to ______ and condemnation to elicit devotion from his children.

2. In the poem "Muhammad's _____" Hafiz uses the metaphor of spider-web-weaving to describe finding God.

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

4. When a person does not understand the proximity of God in his life, Hafiz says he might have to ___________ them.

5. Hafiz won the admiration of the Zoroastrian master ______ who said that Hafiz's poetry contains all the secrets of the spiritual path.

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