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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Conclusion, Into the Soup.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is NOT one of the ways in which Rumi writes, according to Barks in his commentary piece?
(a) For no one.
(b) For glory.
(c) For others.
(d) For himself.

2. Rumi believes humans have an inherent instinct to be on a ___________, just a a bird is driven to fly.
(a) Journey.
(b) Branch.
(c) House.
(d) Mission.

3. Rumi describes love as many things which come to his heart, like a thousand ____________ in one grain.
(a) Truths.
(b) Pieces.
(c) Wheat plants.
(d) Ideas.

4. The ________ breath brings a presence, through the head to the heart, with a mantra, "God alone is real."
(a) Truth.
(b) Outward.
(c) Quiet.
(d) Inward.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Rumi notes that the miracle of Jesus is ______, not what he did or said about the future, according to the poems.

2. Rumi describes a field, beyond right and wrong, where the ________ goes and loses ideas and language.

3. Rumi sent his son _______ to bring back his exiled companion. He was found playing cards with the future St. Francis of Assisi.

4. When Rumi died, he was mourned by members of all of the following religious groups except _______.

5. Rumi suggests that "sitting in hell at the bottom of the dark, we are afraid of our own ________."

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