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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 did Abu Jahl do to believers of Islam?

2. What was the name of the woman who married Shaybah's most loved son?

3. What did Shaybah promise God he would do if he was blessed with many sons?

4. Who spoke to Hagar at the place where a well sprang up?

5. In Chapter 1, what did God tell Abraham about his descendants?

Short Essay Questions

1. After returning from Heaven with the command from God, what did Moses advise Muhammad?

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

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

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

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

6. Who were Shaybah's parents, and how did Muttalib come to adopt Shaybah?

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

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

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

10. What saved Muhammad and Abu Bakr from discovery as they hid in a cave?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze and interpret Muhammad's visions. What did he envision? What angel came to visit him on numerous occasions? Why was Muhammad visited by the angel? What messages did the angel give him? How did these visions affect Muhammad's path in life?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the motif of intolerance. What examples of intolerance can be found in the text? Who was intolerant of whom? Why were they intolerant? How did they express their intolerance? How did their intolerance affect the other party?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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