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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Conference of the Birds, pgs. 75-120.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the duck claim to be as part of his excuse as to why he could not go on the journey to find the Simorgh?
(a) The purest bird.
(b) The poorest bird.
(c) The most misunderstood bird.
(d) The happiest bird.

2. Where does one have to enter to have a "wave of indecision flood" them?
(a) Fear's peak.
(b) Indecision's prairie.
(c) Wisdom's sea.
(d) Truth's valley.

3. According to the hoopoe, what does one need to destroy to be able to approach the light?
(a) Unworthiness.
(b) Pride.
(c) The Self.
(d) Fear.

4. What does the following mean? "But hide a hundred idols with your cloak; If you're a eunuch underneath, don't dress In clothes of high heroic manliness."
(a) Pretending is okay with God.
(b) If you are brave, dress brave.
(c) Hide who you really are.
(d) Be true to yourself.

5. What did the hoopoe have on his head?
(a) A halo.
(b) A list of God's wishes.
(c) A lion's mane.
(d) Truth's crown.

Short Answer Questions

1. What metaphor did the hoopoe use to describe "Self's grown gross"?

2. What did the hoopoe tell the hawk to do when he returned from flight?

3. What did the Lord say clothed the simpleton who walked naked through the crowd?

4. How many birds gathered around the Hoopoe after he was chosen leader for the journey?

5. With whom, according to the hoopoe, would the pheasant reign?

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