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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Muhammad live with his uncle?
(a) His parents could not care for him.
(b) He wanted to attend good schools where his uncle lived.
(c) His uncle was the only religious man in the family.
(d) He was orphaned at an early age and his grandfather died when he was eight.

2. At this time, who was accepted as the one God?
(a) Buddha.
(b) Muhammad.
(c) The al-Llah of Islam.
(d) Jesus.

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

4. When pregnant, Muhammad's mother was told something. What was she told?
(a) She was to have a son.
(b) She was to name her child Muhammad.
(c) She was to deliver the lord of the Arabs.
(d) She would die in childbirth.

5. By the time of Muhammad's birth, there were three different divisions within his tribe. What were they based upon?
(a) Intelligence.
(b) Wealth.
(c) Strength.
(d) Talent.

Short Answer Questions

1. Those who still opposed Islam tried to do what to Muhammad and his followers?

2. Was Arabia considered to be important to the world powers at this time?

3. By what does Muhammad believe that he is comforted, as he believes after every encounter?

4. For how long did Muhammad preach?

5. How much is known about the early life of Muhammad?

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