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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Conference of the Birds, pgs. 120-166.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many years did it take for Rabe'eh to travel to Mecca?
(a) Seven.
(b) Twelve.
(c) Forty.
(d) Twenty.

2. After the miser's death, he appeared to his son as __________.
(a) A dog.
(b) A mouse.
(c) A donkey.
(d) A rabbit.

3. Right before leaving on their journey, what did the birds do?
(a) Sang a song.
(b) Chose a leader.
(c) Went to get provisions.
(d) Prayed.

4. What did the "cowardly bird" claim was a "useless sacrifice"?
(a) Giving up his wealth.
(b) The deaths of many birds on the journey.
(c) Leaving his family.
(d) Giving up his home.

5. What leader claimed that he was the lord to his people and the people ignored his claims?
(a) Alexander the Great.
(b) King Saul.
(c) King David.
(d) King Solomon.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did the turtle-dove wear around his neck?

3. What was the metaphor based upon the following tenet: "When my exchequer has no love to give"?

4. What did the "sad, old woman" ask Mahna's shiekh to teach her how to do?

5. What did the living people begin to do as death filled the roads during the Egyptian famine?

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