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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. The poem "_____ Gods" opens the tenth chapter and focuses on drawing attention away from counterfeit gods.

2. "An Invisible Pile of __________" is how Hafiz knows that God is real, according to the poem.

3. When a person does not understand the proximity of God in his life, Hafiz says he might have to ___________ them.

4. _________ is the fruit of creation and then its prized possession and source of joy, according to Hafiz.

5. 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".

Short Essay Questions

1. Who does Hafiz seek to comfort in the poem, "You Were Brave in that Holy War,"according to this translation of Hafiz?

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

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

4. How is a poem described in "Sometimes I Say to a Poem" according to this translation of Hafiz?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Over the course of time, Hafiz's words have be translated and retranslated, possibly losing their meaning in the process.

Part 1: Do you think it matters who the interpreter is, in relation to the content and the lessons of the book?

Part 2: Why do you think the lessons of the book are timeless and not affected by the translation?

Part 3: How do you think you could be assured that the words in the book were truly the words of Hafiz?

Essay Topic 2

Hafiz uses a poem to describe the idea of burning something away which is destructive.

Part 1: Do you think that burning something away is always destructive?

Part 2: How do you feel about the idea of destroying something else?

Part 3: What do you think happens when a person burns away things in their life which do not serve them?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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