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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 23-25.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the poem "I Have Learned so Much", Hafiz suggests that he is so _______ and freed that he can't even identify with a particular sex anymore.
(a) Burned up.
(b) Depressed.
(c) Silent.
(d) Solemn.

2. Hafiz uses the metaphor of a prostitute for God promising good directions in the poem "Turn Left ______ Feet From Here".
(a) 10
(b) 1000
(c) 100
(d) 50

3. The final poem of chapter ten is called "Too ______ " and describes the bliss of unity that Hafiz experiences.
(a) Amazing.
(b) Fantastic.
(c) Blissful.
(d) Wonderful.

4. Hafiz won the admiration of the Zoroastrian master ______ who said that Hafiz's poetry contains all the secrets of the spiritual path.
(a) Meher Baba.
(b) Jalaluddin Rumi.
(c) Tabriz.
(d) Geoffrey Chaucer.

5. Hafiz describes the hopelessness and lack of compassion that characterize people who have lost their way in the poem "Someone Untied Your _____".
(a) Dog.
(b) Camel.
(c) Lion.
(d) Elephant.

Short Answer Questions

1. Daniel Ladinsky describes Hafiz as a poet who has inspired some of the worlds greatest _______.

2. Hafiz uses the imagery of the poem "To Build a ______" to describe the process of building character.

3. What does Hafiz encourage people to let go of when he is writing his poem, "Find a Better Job"?

4. Hafiz is a __________ ready to be eaten in the poem, "Throw Me on a Scale" in this collection of poetry.

5. The feverish pursuit of male dogs for female dogs in heat is used as the standard for people's pursuit of God in the poem "______ Love".

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