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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Ladinsky, Hafiz wrote between _______ poems, some of which were destroyed by fundamentalist Islamic leaders.
(a) 500-700.
(b) 300-500.
(c) 50-70.
(d) 30-50.

2. In the poem "We Have not Come to Take ________", Hafiz suggests that people run from those who threaten one's spiritual vision.
(a) Cattle.
(b) Valuables.
(c) Prisoners.
(d) Names.

3. Hafiz instructs people to learn to see cause to celebrate even the mundane in the poem "If the Falling of a _____"
(a) Horseshoe.
(b) Foot.
(c) Paw.
(d) Hoof.

4. The poem "Don't _____ Again" opens up the fifth chapter and encourages people to seek God throughout their life.
(a) Live.
(b) Stop.
(c) Resist.
(d) Die.

5. The poem "Startled by God" uses the image of _____ startled by a broken stick.
(a) Deer.
(b) Pigs.
(c) Birds.
(d) Rabbits.

Short Answer Questions

1. Ladinsky used the work of ______ published in 1891 to guide this particular translation of Hafiz's work.

2. During his studies of Islamic law, theology, grammar, math, astrology, and calligraphy, Hafiz worked as a ______ assistant.

3. Hafiz studied under ______ another poet of great renown. He was taught poetry, chemistry, theology, nature and harmonious living.

4. God's dance is described by Hafiz as being the ultimate source of all movement in the poem "No _____".

5. Having demonstrated his ability as a poet, Hafiz won several positions including all of the following except ______.

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