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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. To whom did the hoopoe compare the finch?
(a) King Solomon.
(b) God.
(c) Goliath.
(d) Moses.

2. How many birds gathered around the Hoopoe after he was chosen leader for the journey?
(a) One million.
(b) Every bird on earth.
(c) One hundred thousand.
(d) Ten thousand.

3. From where did the hoopoe quote the following: "You cannot gain salvation while the things you love remain."
(a) The writings of the Simorah.
(b) Moses' writings.
(c) Bible.
(d) Koran.

4. According to the "troubled fool," what entered Nimrod's brain?
(a) A worm.
(b) An irrational thought.
(c) A gnat.
(d) A demon.

5. According to the hoopoe, with whom did the pigeon share a goal?
(a) The son of God.
(b) Jonah.
(c) David.
(d) Lazarus.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the hoopoe say the quest was for?

2. Where did the hawk claim to perch daily?

3. On what mountain peak did the Simorgh live?

4. Whom did the woodcutter say that God helps?

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

(see the answer key)

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