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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Where did Muhammad go and fall asleep in Chapter 32?

4. What did Umar decide would be the best way to deal with the problem of Islam?

5. What was the name of Hashim's brother?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 24, who is said to have been among Muhammad's early followers, and who did Muhammad want among his followers?

2. Why was Muhammad sent back to Mecca, and who became his guardian there?

3. Describe Muhammad's encounter with a monk in Chapter 10?

4. What prevented a neighboring ruler from destroying the Ka'bah?

5. Who was Hagar and why was she forced from Abraham's household?

6. What did Muhammad ask his mother's family for in Chapter 31, and who eventually answered his request?

7. What compromise did the Quraysh ask Muhammad for in Chapter 29?

8. Who did Muhammad marry and how did they meet?

9. What did the visions Abd al-Muttalib (formerly known as Shaybah) have at night near the Ka'bah?

10. Where did Muhammad travel with Gabriel and who did he meet in Chapter 32?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Interpret Muhammad as a hero. What are the elements of the Hero Archetype? Is Muhammad a hero in this sense? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze the subject of "Muhammad: His Life Based on the Earliest Sources." What major events shaped his life? What was his primary goal in life? What struggles did he face? What were his defining character traits? Why is he revered today?

Essay Topic 3

Analyze the importance of the angel Gabriel. What role did Gabriel play in Muhammad's life? Why is Gabriel a significant figure in Islam? How did Gabriel help Muhammad?

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