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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Hafiz grew up in simple surroundings as the son of a _______ who died when Hafiz was only a teenager.

2. Within his poetry, Hafiz tells the reader that he is speaking _______ truths mean to free people to celebrate and revel in the divine.

3. Hafiz describes the unity of God and his worshipers in the poem "Laughing at the word _______."

4. The poem "Some Fill With Each Good _____" encourages people to give their most intimate affection to those who requite it.

5. Hafiz uses the image of sunlight on a ______ to describe love in the poem "It Felt Love".

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the symbolism used to describe God in "Lifts Beyond Conception,"according to this translation of Hafiz?

2. What is the point of the poem, "Some Fill with Each Good Rain," according to this translation of Hafiz?

3. What is the story which is being told in the poem, "The Difference Between," according to this translation of Hafiz?

4. What does Ladinsky have to say about his interpretation of Hafiz and what he did with the translation?

5. What happens to Hafiz in "I Hold the Lion's Paw," according to this translation of Hafiz?

6. What do people think was the source of Hafiz's wisdom in relation to the words that he chose to write?

7. What does Hafiz believe about the power of God and his power in the world of men?

8. In "When the Violin," what does Hafiz mean to use the violin imagery to symbolize in the poem?

9. What is the purpose of the poem, "Everywhere, " according to this translation of Hafiz?

10. In "I Rain," to what is Hafiz's poetry compared within the actions of nature and weather?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Many people have used Hafiz's poetry not only for enjoyment, but also for advice for their lives. To some, this is strange.

Part 1: Why do you think people believed that Hafiz's poetry was good for helping with problems?

Part 2: Would you ever use poetry to make a decision about your life?

Part 3: How do you think poetry might help a person who doesn't know what to do about a problem?

Essay Topic 2

Some say that Hafiz was directly connected with God and was able to speak his words as a result.

Part 1: Do you agree that Hafiz was directly connected with God?

Part 2: Why do you think that Hafiz was able to talk in such a spiritual manner in his poetry?

Part 3: Do you feel that Hafiz is imparting wisdom that is new to the world?

Essay Topic 3

Hafiz likes to use nature in his poems in order to express what he means, which is common among many poets.

Part 1: Why does nature help in expressing the ideas one has?

Part 2: Do you think that there are better ways to express the ideas in a poem besides nature?

Part 3: How do you feel about nature in general? Does it inspire deeper thoughts for you?

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