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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Arab society at this time was characterized by who?
(a) Monks.
(b) Farmers.
(c) Nomads.
(d) Merchants.

2. What did Muhammad use to force people to convert to Islam?
(a) Threats.
(b) Threats of damnation.
(c) His sword.
(d) Money.

3. What did supporters of Rushdie feel that Islam did?
(a) Suppressed scholarship and artistic freedom.
(b) Was the source of freedom in a Muslim's life.
(c) Terrorized all other groups of people.
(d) Supported scholarship and artistic freedom.

4. Why did the Muslim world react this way to The Satanic Verses?
(a) These verses were unimportant.
(b) They gave an unfavorable view of non-Muslims.
(c) They gave an unfavorable view of the Prophet.
(d) They gave a favorable view of the Prophet.

5. For what reason did shrines represent a place of relaxation and meditation?
(a) It was quiet in the shrines.
(b) No fighting was allowed in the areas around them.
(c) The gods looked over the shrines.
(d) There were no other places for relaxation and meditation.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Muhammad preached, did he have any intention of forming a new religion?

2. Were there any scriptures for Islam?

3. For how long did Muhammad preach?

4. A belief in one God would bring what to the life of the believer?

5. There are many stories surrounding Muhammad's youth. Are any documented?

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