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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Satanic Verses.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the Western view of Muhammad?
(a) He was an impostor who tried to deceive the world by portraying himself as a prophet.
(b) He was Jesus' friend.
(c) He was the Messiah for the Arabs.
(d) He was a prophet.

2. In 1988, Salman Rushdie published his novel called The Satanic Verses. What did Muslims believe?
(a) The verses should have been published sooner.
(b) Rushdie knew the Quran very well.
(c) Rushdie had adopted the Western view of Muhammad.
(d) Rushdie did not care for the West.

3. There are many stories surrounding Muhammad's youth. Are any documented?
(a) Yes, a few.
(b) Yes, many.
(c) Yes, one.
(d) No, none.

4. What did this angel command him to recite?
(a) What would become the Quran.
(b) A series of laws.
(c) Poems.
(d) The Bible in Arabic.

5. When were the Muslims attacked?
(a) At night.
(b) During religious meetings.
(c) While traveling.
(d) During their prayers or salat.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Islam seen as a breakaway corrupt version of?

2. Muhammad was asking the people to break with ____________ and they were reluctant to do so.

3. Why were the clans against Muhammad's uncle?

4. What are the suras?

5. In 850, the monk Perfectus denounced the Prophet. Who put him to death?

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