1. The Rubaiyat
Which lines or phrases in poem VII might serve as a moral in a didactic story?
For what condition is “behind the Veil” a metaphor?
In poem XXVIII, what seeds did the speaker sow?

2. For what condition is “behind the Veil” a metaphor?
The Rubaiyat
Which lines or phrases in poem VII might serve as a moral in a didactic story?
Life is short, so live life to the fullest.
For what condition is “behind the Veil” a metaphor?
It is a metaphor for passing from life to death.

3. The Rubaiyat In poem XXVIII, what seeds did the speaker sow?
The speaker sows the seed of wisdom.
Read poem LXXI and paraphrase what the Moving Finger does.
It writes and moves on.
What does the figurative language stress about fate and human power?
Human beings are powerless to change fate or understand God’s plan.

4. The Rubaiyat 2a. The wine of life is oozing drop by drop.
2b. It is like a tree with falling leaves.
2c. Life has an end point and is transient.
3a. He needs wine, a loaf of bread, a book of verses, and his beloved.
3b. The speaker’s beloved.
3c. No, his needs are simple, and he is content.

5. The Rubaiyat
4a. Our hopes turn to ashes or they prosper briefly before we die.
4b. They relate to the second option because he prospered then died.
4c. There is no difference and both die.
5a. The speaker’s philosophy is carpe diem and is advising to live life to the fullest.
5b. Enjoy life but one’s life should be meaningful.