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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through There Is a Breathing.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Rumi states, in "The Prophets" no one knows if the _______ will sink or reach the harbor.
(a) Camel.
(b) Vessel.
(c) Car.
(d) Person.

2. In one poem, Rumi begins to describe two lovers who are ___________ and drinking water.
(a) Dancing.
(b) Walking.
(c) Sleeping.
(d) Singing.

3. Rumi notes there is only one search in the world: "___________ this world is wandering that..."
(a) Living.
(b) Breathing.
(c) Wandering.
(d) Knowing.

4. Not doing the work God sent you for is the equivalent of "using a _____ bowl to cook turnips in.
(a) Silver.
(b) Gold.
(c) Iron.
(d) Jeweled.

5. Love is more than an old study of _________, according to the writing of Rumi in this section.
(a) Religion.
(b) Sculpture.
(c) Art.
(d) Honor.

Short Answer Questions

1. The poet notes that he is nothing, not from an origin story, not body or __________, according to the writing.

2. Rumi lived most of his life in ______ Turkey which at the time was a great meeting place for many different cultures.

3. Rumi states "This _____ began in some other tavern. When I get back around to that place I will be completely sober."

4. Rumi suggests "My _____ is from elsewhere. Whoever brought me here will have to take me home."

5. The pull of love is something Rumi compares to a ________, urging the reader to realize learning is about more than just books.

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