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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. In the poem "The Prophets" the people wonder "How long should we keep pounding this cold _____?"
(a) Iron.
(b) Gold.
(c) Lead.
(d) Silver.

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

3. Anyone or anything that is loved reflects the lover's ____________, according to Barks in relation to the Sufis.
(a) Spirituality.
(b) Goodness.
(c) Truth.
(d) Peace.

4. What is the game that Rumi and Shams played, according to Barks, which brought them closer together?
(a) Softball.
(b) Poker.
(c) Truth or Dare.
(d) Chess.

5. Rumi says that humans should explore the reality of ____________, the grittiness of the soul and not live in the ideal.
(a) Churches.
(b) Books.
(c) God.
(d) Humanity.

Short Answer Questions

1. Rumi notes there is only one search in the world: "___________ this world is wandering that..."

2. When Rumi regained consciousness, he stated that _______ was the greater because he realized the breadth of God.

3. Whose table is spread with better food when a person fasts, according to Rumi?

4. __________ is the character Rumi describes as a metalworker, making new shapes out of locks and chains.

5. Bawa's teachings not only encouraged Barks, but they also encouraged Barks to bring Rumi to ____________.

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