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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, The Strange Book.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why were Muslims advised not to employ Christians, according to Bilquis?
(a) Christians are dishonest.
(b) Christians gossip about their employers.
(c) Christians are lazy workers.
(d) Christians are constantly proselytizing.

2. How long did it take Bilquis to complete the reading of the Quran for the first time?
(a) Seven weeks.
(b) Seven months.
(c) Seven days.
(d) Seven years.

3. Why was Mahmud living with Bilquis?
(a) His parents didn't want him.
(b) His parents were divorced.
(c) His parents were killed.
(d) His parents were exiled.

4. How did Bilquis feel about God when the Mullah asked her?
(a) She no longer believed in God.
(b) She thought God had forgotten her.
(c) She was joyful and hopeful.
(d) She thought God had a mission for her.

5. What does the word "Wah" mean?
(a) Water.
(b) Joy.
(c) Peace.
(d) Gratitude.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Bilquis reject the offer of a Mullah to help her?

2. What is a "rice Christian" according to Bilquis?

3. At what age does a Muslim child begin to study the Quran?

4. Who taught Muhammed the words of the Quran?

5. Which religious text is earliest?

(see the answer key)

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