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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1-3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Ladinsky, Hafiz is thought of as an _______ so able was he to access the voice of God.
(a) Astronaut.
(b) Artist.
(c) Apothecary.
(d) Oracle.

2. Hafiz uses the imagery of the poem "To Build a ______" to describe the process of building character.
(a) Church.
(b) House.
(c) Swing.
(d) Child.

3. In the poem "The Ear That was Sold to a _____" Hafiz sends body parts with far-flung animals to spy on God.
(a) Fish.
(b) Pig.
(c) Bird.
(d) Cat.

4. According to Ladinsky, Hafiz wrote between _______ poems, some of which were destroyed by fundamentalist Islamic leaders.
(a) 500-700.
(b) 50-70.
(c) 300-500.
(d) 30-50.

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

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. The poem "A _____ Rim" describes his soul flying from him into heaven to sing with God.

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

4. During his studies of Islamic law, theology, grammar, math, astrology, and calligraphy, Hafiz worked as a ______ assistant.

5. In the poem "Your _____ and my _______" Hafiz describes the eternal communion between souls.

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