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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Muhammad announce a campaign against in Chapter 79?

2. During the battle with the Quraysh in Chapter 52, where did the Muslims seek refuge?

3. Where did Muhammad visit with his daughter Fatimah in Chapter 47?

4. Who sent Muhammad a woman in Chapter 71?

5. Who was sent to intercept the rich caravan in Chapter 62?

Short Essay Questions

1. What became a topic of gossip in Chapter 65?

2. What did the leader of the Hawazin send a delegation to tell Muhammad in Chapter 80?

3. Who was taken captive after Muhammad's battle with the Hawazin, and what did Muhammad provide for them?

4. How were the Quraysh influenced to retreat from the conflict and return home in Chapter 60?

5. Unable to continue fighting Muhammad's army, what did the Quraysh leader suggest In Chapter 53?

6. What troubles did Muhammad have with his wives in Chapter 71?

7. Why did Muhammad return the goods from the wealthy caravan Zayd intercepted in Chapter 62?

8. What supernatural event occurred when Muhammad arrived in Tabuk?

9. What did A'ishah lose while on an expedition with Muhammad?

10. What fuelled hatred of the Quraysh in Chapter 58?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the motif of persecution.What are some examples of persecution in the text? Why were Muhammad and his followers persecuted? How were they persecuted? How did they retaliate?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the motif of intolerance. What examples of intolerance can be found in the text? Who was intolerant of whom? Why were they intolerant? How did they express their intolerance? How did their intolerance affect the other party?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the motif of judgment. Who was judged and by whom? What examples of divine judgment can be found in the text? How were Muhammad and his followers judged and why?

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