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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7-9.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Hafiz encourages everyone to be a teacher in the poem "How do I _____".
(a) Teach.
(b) Speak.
(c) Tell.
(d) Listen.

3. The poem "What do the _____ Birds Say" uses the symbolism of blooming nature to describe the blossoming revelation of God.
(a) Red.
(b) Yellow.
(c) White.
(d) Blue.

4. Hafiz refers to the process of growing in love and knowledge by making oneself a student of a master in these things "The _____ Work".
(a) Important.
(b) Good.
(c) Meaningful.
(d) Great.

5. In the poem "Who Wrote the Music", Hafiz describes himself as the ________ of men's thoughts.
(a) Destroyer.
(b) Complicator.
(c) Weaver.
(d) Composer.

Short Answer Questions

1. Ladinsky used the work of ______ published in 1891 to guide this particular translation of Hafiz's work.

2. In the poem "We Have not Come to Take ________", Hafiz suggests that people run from those who threaten one's spiritual vision.

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

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

5. Hafiz is known for his attempts to free people through intimacy with the divine from the control of ______.

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