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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The "Huuuu" mentioned in Book 2, Chapter 3 is what?
(a) Article of clothing.
(b) Chant.
(c) Means of transportation.
(d) Drink.

2. A recurring theme prominent in Book 2, Chapter 2, is what?
(a) Abuse.
(b) Jealousy.
(c) Anger.
(d) Celebration.

3. Rumi lived during a time when brotherhood was expected between:
(a) Hindus and Muslims.
(b) Jews and Hindus.
(c) Muslims and Christians.
(d) Christians and Jews.

4. Which of the three brothers in Chapter 2, Book 2 ends up marrying the Chinese princess in the end?
(a) Middle.
(b) None.
(c) Youngest.
(d) Oldest.

5. What is the Mathnawi?
(a) Six volumes of poetry Rumi wrote when Husam Chelebi was his scribe.
(b) Supreme counselor Rumi and other poets of his era turned to for guidance.
(c) A code of conduct expected of scholars who studied directly under Rumi.
(d) The law of the land followed by Rumi and his contemporaries.

Short Answer Questions

1. Kharraqani has difficulties with his disapproving:

2. Through many of his poems, Rumi reveals the depth and diversity of different types of:

3. What does the smartest of the three fish fear, in the story in Book 2, Chapter 1?

4. Themes that run through the love stories found at the beginning of Chapter 2, Book 2, include:

5. To Rumi, political governance is not so much about military maneuvers but more about what?

Short Essay Questions

1. Instead of doing battle on the military field, what should a good ruler strive for, according to Rumi?

2. As Sheik, what is Rumi's ruling philosophy?

3. What is the outcome for each of three fish in one of Rumi's poems?

4. How does the story of the king and the girl he loves end?

5. What happens to the three brothers who fall in love with a powerful princess?

6. What is the solution to King Solomon's crown constantly sliding down his forehead?

7. According to Rumi, what limitations does one individual experience when trying to comprehend what another person is feeling?

8. Why is jealousy a recurrent theme in Rumi's work?

9. Why does Rumi advise people to let go of scriptures after reading them?

10. Explain how Rumi uses the idea of Jesus riding a donkey as a metaphor.

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