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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. Where did the Quraysh and Muslims agree to meet for battle the following year?

2. Who brokered the goods from the rich caravan in Chapter 62?

3. Who did Fatimah marry?

4. Who sent Muhammad a woman in Chapter 71?

5. How many days did the Quraysh allow the Muslims to stay in Mecca in Chapter 72?

Short Essay Questions

1. What fuelled hatred of the Quraysh in Chapter 58?

2. Who was taken captive after Muhammad's battle with the Hawazin, and what did Muhammad provide for them?

3. What did the small scouting group that Muhammad sent to the Quraysh camp do?

4. Why did Muhammad go after the Qurayzah, and what happened to the people of Bani Qurayzah?

5. What troubles did Muhammad have with his wives in Chapter 71?

6. What did Muhammad do to prepare for the Quraysh attack on the oasis in Chapter 59?

7. What supernatural event occurred when Muhammad arrived in Tabuk?

8. In Chapter 66, why did Muhammad decide to go on a pilgrimage to Mecca and what interfered?

9. What did Muhammad arrange in Chapter 47?

10. How did the Quraysh breach a treaty with Muhammad in Chapter 74? What did Muhammad do in response?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the city of Medina. Why did Muhammad move to Medina? How did he spend his time there? What major events and struggles did Muhammad face while in Medina? Did the people of Medina support and welcome him? How is Muhammad remembered in Medina today?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the city of Mecca and its significance in the story of Muhammad. Where is Mecca? How much of Muhammad's life was spent in Mecca? Why did Muhammad leave Mecca? How is Mecca regarded today?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the motif of sacrifice. Who sacrificed what in the story? What do these sacrifices tell the reader about these figures? Who did Muhammad often make sacrifices for and why?

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