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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. "Between Our Poles" is a poem which compares humanity's ability to display the characteristics of God to the _____________.

2. In the poem "_____ Wandering" Hafiz describes the whole of creation as being as fragile as the sprout under a large animal.

3. Hafiz returns to the idea that the __________ is temporary and that it is important to be connected to things that bring eternity and divinity to mind.

4. _________ is the word for remembrance in which humanity best meditates on the qualities of God.

5. Chapter 21 opens with an invitation from God to dance in the poem "The God Who Only Knows ______ Words".

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens within the poem and story in "Bring the Man to Me," according to this translation of Hafiz?

2. What is the warning to the reader in "A Hard Decree" according to this translation of Hafiz?

3. Who is Hafiz speaking to in the poem, "Becoming Human," according to this translation of Hafiz?

4. What is so important for the reader to learn from the poem, "Stay Close to the Sounds"?

5. Within "The Heart of Right, " Hafiz describes the rightness of mourning at what time?

6. What is the surrender to which Hafiz refers in "The Clay Bowl's Destiny"?

7. How are communing worshipers described in "When You Wake," according to this translation of Hafiz?

8. What is creation described as in "Elephant Wandering" according to this translation of Hafiz?

9. What is the reminder that Hafiz presents to the reader in "Now is the Time, " according to this translation of Hafiz?

10. What does the title of "We Might Have to Medicate You" mean to the reader, according to this translation?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Hafiz reminds people to remember that everything they do, say, and think is sacred.

Part 1: Do you think that everything you do, say, and think is sacred?

Part 2: Why do you think that Hafiz believes everything is sacred in the world?

Part 3: Could you make the case that some things in the world are not sacred?

Essay Topic 2

Hafiz brings up the idea of meditation as a way to connect with God in a more intimate way.

Part 1: Why do you think Hafiz is so interested in using meditation in his life?

Part 2: Do you think you would ever try to incorporate meditation in your life?

Part 3: How do you think your connection to God might change with the introduction of meditation?

Essay Topic 3

Hafiz talks about his rejoicing causes him to be overwhelmed by God in his life, bursting with energy.

Part 1: What do you think Hafiz means by his rejoicing making him fall out of the windows of his teacher's house?

Part 2: Do you think that spiritual ecstasy is normal or to be expected?

Part 3: Why do you think Hafiz is so overwhelmed by the teachings of his teacher?

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