1) The most “deviant” sects, can be called cults. They are the ones that:

1. do not follow closely the way of the Sahabah.
2. follow the way of the Sahabah.
3. have the most serious conflict with the established beliefs and practices.
4. have beliefs and practices that conform to the third generation of Muslims.

2) Each statement represents some guidance from the Quran and Sunnah about sects, except:

1. The generation of the Sahabah is one of the “best” generations.
2. Islam provides us guidance to avoid the maze of sects.
3. All deviant sects are equally wrong.
4. The texts of Islam are not open to anyone’s interpretation.

3) Allah has completed His religion of Islam. This is one of His promises. What other promise has He mentioned in the Quran?

1. That He will accept divisions to be made by Muslims.
2. That He will protect and safeguard His religion from change.
3. That He will protect and safeguard the Muslim sects from malice against one another.
4. That He will accept changes to be made to His religion out of necessity.

4) I am new to Islam, why should I learn anything about sects?

1. To avoid confusion.
2. To not judge others quickly and unfairly.
3. To learn and practice Islam as it was understood by the Sahabah.
4. All of the above.      

5) Whose way is closest to the correct meaning and understanding of the text of the Quran and Sunnah?

1. The sect with the greater number of followers.
2. The sect which is known for its linguistic expertise.
3. The sect which has predominant origins.
4. The sect which has the least number of deviant practices and beliefs.
5. None of the above.

6) What is the underlying cause for the existence of sects amongst the Muslims?

1. The significant religious differences amongst them.
2. The framework for Muslim division is laid out by the Quran and Sunnah.
3. The arrogance found amongst certain Muslims causes them to live as divided sects.
4. There is no known reason for the existence of sects.