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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Though he was considered too young, in how many battles did Muhammad fight?
(a) Twenty.
(b) One.
(c) Fifty.
(d) Ten.

2. In Chapter 21, what did Utbah want Muhammad to make him?
(a) An army chief.
(b) A religious leader.
(c) Muhammad's assistant.
(d) An overlord and king.

3. What happened when the first stone of the Ka'bah was lifted in Chapter 14?
(a) It turned to white after being put in place.
(b) It fell and crushed a man.
(c) It returned to its previous place.
(d) It crumbled.

4. What did Shaybah promise God he would do if he was blessed with many sons?
(a) Take his own life in sacrifice.
(b) Sacrifice one of them to God.
(c) Build a temple.
(d) Teach them to honor God.

5. What was the name of Hashim's brother?
(a) Abu Talib.
(b) Abraha.
(c) Abdullah.
(d) Muttalib.

6. What did neighboring pagans bring to the area of the well?
(a) Caravans.
(b) Religious texts.
(c) Idols.
(d) Gambling.

7. How old was A'ishah when her marriage to Muhammad took place?
(a) Fifteen years old.
(b) Twelve years old.
(c) Six years old.
(d) Nine years old.

8. Where did Muhammad go and fall asleep in Chapter 32?
(a) A mountain cave.
(b) A'isha's apartment.
(c) Bahira.
(d) The mosque.

9. Who was Sarah?
(a) Abraham's wife.
(b) Abraham's slave.
(c) Abraham's maid.
(d) Abraham's daughter.

10. What did Umar decide would be the best way to deal with the problem of Islam?
(a) By outlawing Islam.
(b) By killing Muhammad.
(c) By kidnapping Muhammad.
(d) By converting people from Islam.

11. How many children did Muhammad have with his first wife?
(a) Eight.
(b) Three.
(c) Six.
(d) None.

12. What did Gabriel show Muhammad in Chapter 16?
(a) A mountain cave for meditation.
(b) The land that Muslims would one day immigrate to.
(c) The postures of prayer.
(d) A holy stone.

13. Who did Zayd meet on a pilgrimmage to Mecca?
(a) The Syrian King.
(b) Muhammed.
(c) His family.
(d) His future wife.

14. What did Abu Jahl do to believers of Islam?
(a) Welcomed them to his city.
(b) Persecuted them.
(c) Supported them financially.
(d) Enrolled them in Muhammad's army.

15. Who was Abu Jahl?
(a) The leader of a city neighboring Medina.
(b) A wealthy trader.
(c) The supervisor of the Ka'bah.
(d) One of the enemies of Islam.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened when the men touched the foundation of the Ka'bah in Chapter 14?

2. Who was Halimah?

3. What did the envoys from Mecca tell the Negus that Muhammad lied about?

4. Where was Abd Allah while the enemy army was present?

5. What animal did a neighboring ruler bring with his army in Chapter 7?

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