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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through We Have Opened You.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Barks talks in his commentary about the mysterious "________" in the poem, though he defines it differently.
(a) You.
(b) Color.
(c) Bird.
(d) Book.

2. __________ in the presence, at the price of one's life, is a bargain, according to one of the poems of Rumi.
(a) Kissing.
(b) Singing.
(c) Kneeling.
(d) Thinking.

3. Rumi notes that the miracle of Jesus is ______, not what he did or said about the future, according to the poems.
(a) Love.
(b) God.
(c) Intention.
(d) Himself.

4. Barks points out the use of the word "_______" in one of the poems to be intended for the end of a vigil.
(a) This.
(b) She.
(c) That.
(d) You.

5. What images in the book does Barks say reflect the idea of openings within the world and in the poems?
(a) Cages.
(b) Birds.
(c) Windows.
(d) Doors.

Short Answer Questions

1. Rumi challenges us to "work in the ______ world as hard as we do in the visible" and to "be a companion with the prophets."

2. The poet says that he is a letter to everyone around him, a letter which says, "_______" according to the poet.

3. The poet says the he would die into _______, as clouds might disappear into the sun, according to his writings.

4. Rumi describes love as many things which come to his heart, like a thousand ____________ in one grain.

5. Lovers have to ________________, but they will find something of infinite value, according to the writing of Rumi.

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