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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, Solomon Poems : Chapter 1, Islam & Christianity in the Middle East.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In many of Rumi's poems, not only in Book 1, Chapter 2, but throughout the whole book, his distinction between "me" and "you" is what?
(a) Humorous.
(b) Solid.
(c) Vague.
(d) Clear.

2. In some of his poems, Rumi refers to religious figures:
(a) From different faiths.
(b) Only from his faith.
(c) Only that he knows personally.
(d) From fiction.

3. Which of the following best describes the word exoteric?
(a) Open teachings.
(b) Humorous sayings.
(c) Secret rituals.
(d) Incomprehensible words.

4. How many additional poems were translated and included in the New Expanded Edition?
(a) 81.
(b) 23.
(c) 58.
(d) 92.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Rumi, when the individual ego disappears and dissipates into God, this can be understood as what?

2. In the end, how does the King regard Ayaz in a poem in Book 1, Chapter 3?

3. While in the frying pan, what epiphany does a fish have in Book 2, Chapter 1?

4. Which readers might feel left out reading Rumi's poems?

5. Rumi's short-story format found in some of his poems is characterized by:

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