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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 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.

2. A person will be swallowed up by __________ if he does not find joyful work, according to Hafiz.

3. Hafiz admits to there being a lot of challenge in the business of __________, according to one of his poems.

4. "The ________ Warehouse" is a place full of distractions from the divine, according to Hafiz.

5. When God's lute begs for a _________ hands, that when this person is able to be useful to God, according to Hafiz.

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the metaphor that Hafiz uses in "Turn Left a Thousand Feet from Here"?

2. In "I Want Both of Us," which two relationships does Hafiz compare with each other, according to this translation of Hafiz?

3. What are supposed to be left at the door in "The Hatcheck Girl," according to this translation of Hafiz?

4. What is supposed to happen to all of creation, according to "Reverence," in this section of Hafiz's poems?

5. What is God symbolized as in "Lousy at Math," according to this translation of Hafiz?

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

7. What does "What Should We Do About the Moon?" describe to the reader, from Hafiz's point of view?

8. What does a poem in the book say Hafiz has used in order to become a lamp which needs no oil?

9. What happens to Hafiz in the poem, "Cupping My Hands Like a Mountain Valley"?

10. What does Hafiz encourage the reader to do once they bail out from churches, according to this translation of Hafiz?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Hafiz talks about how it's a mistake to think that humans know of anything after death.

Part 1: Why do you think that death is still the greatest mystery of man?

Part 2: What happens when a person focuses too much on the idea of death?

Part 3: Do you think about the idea of death often?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Hafiz encourages the reader to enjoy life while they can as life is short for those on earth right now.

Part 1: Why do you think it's so important to enjoy life?

Part 2: Do you feel that you make the most of your life? What else could you be doing?

Part 3: How do you think people waste their lives right now?

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