1) What does the act of being patient require of us?

1. to stop ourselves from despairing.
2. to be in control in times of sadness and worry.
3. to refrain from complaining.
4. All of the above.

2) In times of stress and anxiety one must be patient, this means:

1. being able to accept what is beyond our control, not to despair and refrain from complaining.
2. taking medication to relieve the stress.
3. being able to ignore the trials and tribulations of life completely.
4. being able to suppress one's pain through self-pity.  

3) What was the relation of Prophet Yaqub to Prophet Yusuf?

1. He was his father.
2. He was his younger brother.
3. He was his uncle.
4. He was his cousin.

4) In Christianity the name 'Yusuf' is mentioned in the Bible as:

1. Joshua.
2. Joseph.
3. Jacob.
4. Jonah.

5) What is the wisdom behind the pain and suffering endured by Yusuf during the years before his Prophethood?

1. They were trials sent by Allah to mold Yusuf's character and establish him as a Prophet.
2. They were all trials sent by Allah to see how much hardship it would take before Yusuf finally broke down and repented.
3. They were all trials sent by Allah to make Yusuf's brothers realize how grateful they are for not being given a similar fate.
4. They were all trials sent by Allah, however there was no wisdom behind it.

6) What was the fate of Prophet Yusuf after he was separated from his family during his teenage years?

1. He was unlawfully convicted for committing murder and sent to prison.
2. He was brutally beaten up by a band of gypsies and left to die.
3. He was sold into slavery.
4. None of the above.

7) Select a true statement.

1. Stories mentioned in the Quran are limited only to the stories of the Prophets and not the righteous predecessors.
2. Stories in the Quran are usually told in small bite size pieces and revealed over several Surahs.
3. Stories in Quran are usually told in a complete form and each story makes up one entire Surah of the Quran.
4. There are hardly any stories of the Prophets or the righteous predecessors mentioned in the Quran.

8) What was the reaction of Prophet Yaqub when he was informed of the death of his son?

1. He began to wail and weep bitterly mourning the loss of his son.
2. He lost hope in Allah and complained to Him for taking his beloved son away.
3. He cursed and rebuked his sons for their carelessness and irresponsibility.
4. He turned to Allah with hope and patience.