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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 city did the Quraysh plan to attack in Chapter 50?

2. What is the name of the son Mariyah gave birth to in Chapter 78?

3. What revelation did Muhammad receive in Chapter 65?

4. What was part of the Mosque reserved for in Chapter 48?

5. How did Muhammad's wives feel about the woman sent to Muhammad in Chapter 71?

Short Essay Questions

1. How were the Quraysh influenced to retreat from the conflict and return home in Chapter 60?

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

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

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

5. What did A'ishah lose while on an expedition with Muhammad?

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

7. What was Muhammad said to have felt responsible for in Chapter 48?

8. While visiting a Jewish tribe, of what did Gabriel inform Muhammad?

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

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?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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

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