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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is getting ready for a cosmic celebration in "Then Winks" by Hafiz?
(a) Hafiz.
(b) Snake.
(c) Cockroach.
(d) Rabbit.

2. Humanity is a fish on a _________ when it is separated from God, according to the final poem of the section by Hafiz.
(a) Tuba.
(b) Camel.
(c) Horse.
(d) Flute.

3. In Chapter 22 the first poem called "Stay With Us" the fellowship is defined by those who have shed _____.
(a) Guilt.
(b) Hate.
(c) Corruption.
(d) Blame.

4. "An Invisible Pile of __________" is how Hafiz knows that God is real, according to the poem.
(a) Clay.
(b) Lies.
(c) Stones.
(d) Wood.

5. "The Tender Mouth" speaks of offering one's ___________ to Earth after death, as Hafiz describes it.
(a) Spirit.
(b) Soul.
(c) Book.
(d) Body.

6. Hafiz uses the metaphorical activity of _______ in the poem "I am Full of Love Tonight" in which God is the lover and humans are the beloved.
(a) Sailing.
(b) Holding hands.
(c) Walking.
(d) Horseback Riding.

7. Hafiz describes a change in a person that occurs when they are ready to surrender to God in the poem "My _____ So Soft".
(a) Eyes.
(b) Skin.
(c) Clothes.
(d) Hair.

8. The poem "Covers Her Face with Both Hands" describes how the ______ responds to people who refuse to act with kindness.
(a) Earth.
(b) Universe.
(c) Sun.
(d) Moon.

9. "All Then You Are" is a poem which describes all of the manifestations of ________ all inspiring Hafiz to worship.
(a) Women.
(b) The devil.
(c) The Goddess.
(d) God.

10. "Lousy at ___________" is a poem about how God is a priceless jewel which is broken apart by man.
(a) Math.
(b) Carving.
(c) Science.
(d) Sculpting.

11. Hafiz contrasts his own humility with the wild majesty of his Message in the poem "This Talking _____".
(a) Bin.
(b) Bucket.
(c) Rag.
(d) Stick.

12. When Hafiz is so cleansed and finished by love, he becomes ___________ personified, ready to be consumed.
(a) Knowledge.
(b) Truth.
(c) Honor.
(d) Understanding.

13. The poem "This _____" describes unity with God as a place from which one must invite others to join in.
(a) Separation.
(b) Love.
(c) Ecstasy.
(d) Union.

14. Hafiz asserts that he is an earth that will perish without the ______ of God's presence in the poem "That Does Perish".
(a) Moon.
(b) Sun.
(c) Star.
(d) Universe.

15. _________ is the fruit of creation and then its prized possession and source of joy, according to Hafiz.
(a) Money.
(b) Smiling.
(c) Madness.
(d) Deity.

Short Answer Questions

1. The relationship between teacher and ______ is so intimate that it feels like a marriage is the subject of the poem "I Want Both of Us".

2. According to Hafiz, "The Intelligent Man" is the one who does not trust ___________ in his life.

3. The final poem of chapter ten is called "Too ______ " and describes the bliss of unity that Hafiz experiences.

4. The first poem of Chapter 13 "______" suggests that everything in creation is part of God's body and so deserves to be revered.

5. In the poem "_____Hear Watchdogs" Hafiz describes the idea that true believers don't feel they have to trick God into blessing them.

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