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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did the Arabs view both Christianity and Judaism?
(a) With fear.
(b) With suspicion.
(c) As unusual religions.
(d) As brothers in faith.

2. Those who still opposed Islam tried to do what to Muhammad and his followers?
(a) Catch them.
(b) Torture them.
(c) Run them out of town.
(d) Starve them.

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

4. What did many of the Quraysh ask Muhammad's uncle to do?
(a) Withdraw his protection from Muhammad.
(b) Give Muhammad over to them.
(c) Kill Muhammad.
(d) Give Muhammad more protection.

5. 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 a prophet.
(c) He was the Messiah for the Arabs.
(d) He was Jesus' friend.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Muhammad have an experience with an angel?

2. Christians have been reluctant to acknowledge that Muslims worship the same God as they and the Jews do. What do many of them view Islam as?

3. Why did these people feel threatened by Muhammad and his beliefs?

4. The grandfather took the newborn to Ka'aba. What was he told upon his arrival?

5. What did muruwah prevent?

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