1) The knowledge of the exact time in which the major signs will begin to appear is known to:

1. Allah and Prophet Muhammad.
2. all pious Muslims.
3. no one except Allah.
4. soothsayers.

2) With the occurrence of which phenomenon will the doors of repentance be closed, thus making belief and repentance essential before it takes place?

1. The rising of the sun from the West.
2. The appearance of the smoke.
3. The swallowing up of the earth.
4. The descent of Jesus, son of Mary.

3) Choose the correct answer for the hadith. "The Hour will not begin until the sun rises from…"

1. the North.
2. the South.
3. the West.
4. within the earth's crust.

4) Having the knowledge of the major signs allows a Muslim to:

1. get a certain degree of understanding of whether the Day of Judgment is drawing closer by knowing what signs to look for.
2. predict future events and gain celebrity status as a famous soothsayer.
3. predict future events and make preparations to escape any form of death that may result from the occurrence of the signs.
4. Acquiring the knowledge of the major signs is regarded as sinful since one should not make assumptions about whether the Day is drawing closer.

5) At what point in time are the major signs going to occur in relation to the Day of Judgment?

1. They will occur a long time before the actual Day begins.
2. They will occur before the minor signs have taken place.
3. They will occur shortly before the actual Day begins.
4. Islam makes no mention of the time when they will occur since Allah wishes to keep man in constant suspense and fear.

6) The major signs of the Day of Judgment:

1. are extraordinary and supernatural events.
2. occur repeatedly.
3. will occur a long time before the Day of Judgment itself.
4. All of the above.

7) Which of the major signs will drive the people to the place of assembly before the Day of Judgment will commence?

1. A powerful gust of wind which will appear from the direction of Yemen.
2. An enormous fire which will appear from the direction of Yemen.
3. Powerful floods which will appear from the direction of Ethiopia.
4. Poisonous smoke which will appear from the direction of Jordan.

8) The greatest fitnah (trial or tribulation) known to man will be that of:

1. the appearance of Yajooj and Majooj (Gog and Magog).
2. the appearance of the Beast of the Earth.
3. the appearance of the Dajjaal (The Antichrist).
4. the appearance of the Mahdi.