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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Death of the Prophet.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What led to so many executions for both Muslims and Christians?
(a) Friendly fire.
(b) Misunderstanding.
(c) Both Christians and Muslims viewed the other as the infidel.
(d) Uncertainty.

2. What did Muslims feel that Rushdie's portrayal of the Quran indicate?
(a) Much is missing from Islam and the Quran.
(b) The inability to distinguish between good and evil.
(c) Rushdie knows much about Islam.
(d) Muhammad made a mistake.

3. By what does Muhammad believe that he is comforted, as he believes after every encounter?
(a) God.
(b) His dead uncle.
(c) His dead mother.
(d) The dead Khadijah.

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

5. During the first three years of his preaching, Muhammad developed a small group of followers. Why did they meet twice a day for prayer?
(a) To witness Muhammad's mystical experiences.
(b) To spend time with each other.
(c) To learn more about the Quran.
(d) The Quran was meant to be chanted in a group environment and not read in private.

Short Answer Questions

1. Many refer to Muhammad as ________ or unlettered prophet.

2. What did the people of Mecca and Medina continue to attack?

3. What period does the challenge of Islam to the West date back?

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

5. This section examines ___________ the Prophet Muhammad and looks at how it developed.

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