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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13-15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Hafiz is a __________ ready to be eaten in the poem, "Throw Me on a Scale" in this collection of poetry.
(a) Chicken.
(b) Fish.
(c) Cow.
(d) Lobster.

2. The poem "So Many _____" is used by Hafiz to represent all the blessings of God that go unclaimed.
(a) Presents.
(b) Wasted.
(c) Gifts.
(d) Notices.

3. Ladinsky suggests that Hafiz is on the same level as other luminaries including all of the following except _______.
(a) Ramakrishna.
(b) Lalla.
(c) Rumi.
(d) Francis of Assisi.

4. In the poem "Curfews" ______ is the key to freedom that Hafiz offers to the reader.
(a) Joy.
(b) Remembrance.
(c) Silence.
(d) Laughter.

5. _______ was a major part of Persian culture including such accomplished masters as Saadi, Attar, and Rumi.
(a) Baking.
(b) Sculpting.
(c) Painting.
(d) Poetry.

Short Answer Questions

1. Hafiz believes that he is merely "A Hole in a __________" that God plays when he is writing and living his life.

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

3. Hafiz uses guests at a ______ party as object lessons in the poem "If God Invited you to a Party".

4. Hafiz uses the image of being on a mule exploring God's wonder in the poem "The Mule Got Drunk and Lost in _____".

5. Hafiz describes the pain of seeing a decrease in love or understanding in the world in the poem "The ____ is Right".

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