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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, The Tavern : Chapter 1, Introduction & The Tavern through to Feeling Separation.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Coleman Barks first started reading Rumi's works, what types of words turned him away?
(a) Life and death.
(b) Shame and guilt.
(c) Heart and soul.
(d) Love and hate.

2. When was Rumi born?
(a) September 30, 1207.
(b) October 20, 1390.
(c) November 26, 1119.
(d) December 15, 1461.

3. Much of the works in this book focus on what type of relationships?
(a) Family.
(b) Teacher and student.
(c) Same gender.
(d) Romantic.

4. After Shams went away the first time, how did he return?
(a) He came back via boat.
(b) Rumi sent out searchers to bring him back.
(c) Rumi promised a promotion if he came back.
(d) He accompanied a group of nomads.

5. What post did Rumi inherit?
(a) King.
(b) Scribe.
(c) Treasurer.
(d) Sheik.

Short Answer Questions

1. After reading Rumi's poems, Coleman Barks feels he has been:

2. Coleman Barks is famous for what?

3. Why did Rumi's family flee the place of his birth?

4. Saladin of Zarkub was what?

5. How many additional poems were translated and included in the New Expanded Edition?

(see the answer key)

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