1) Why did Uthman ibn Affan not participate in the Battle of Badr despite it being one of the greatest battles of Islam?

1. He was still a disbeliever and had not yet converted to Islam.
2. He needed to remain close and care for his wife who was ill during that time.
3. He was financially unable to participate and lacked the means.
4. None of the above.

2) Select a true statement with regards to the life of Uthman ibn Affan.

1. Due to his popularity he escaped the torture and abuse meted out to the followers during the very early days of Islam.
2. He and his wife Ruqayyah participated in the first hijra.
3. He was married to two of Prophet Muhammad's daughters simultaneously.
4. He was the first person to offer his allegiance when Abu Bakr became caliph.

3) For how many years did Uthman ibn Affan rule over the Muslim Ummah?

1. Ten years.
2. Twelve years.
3. Fifteen years.
4. Thirty years.

4) With regards to Uthman ibn Affan's age, he was:

1. of the same age as Prophet Muhammad.
2. approximately seven years older than Prophet Muhammad.
3. approximately seven years younger than Prophet Muhammad.
4. approximately five years younger than Prophet Muhammad.

5) How old was Uthman ibn Affan when Abu Bakr called him to Islam?

1. Twenty five years old.
2. Thirty four years old.
3. Forty years old.
4. Fifty six years old.

6) Select a true statement.

1. The first years of his reign were tranquil but the later years were marred by strife and a rebellious movement.
2. The entire period of Uthman ibn Affan's reign remained tranquil.
3. The entire period of Uthman ibn Affan's reign was marred by internal conflict and strife.
4. The first years of Uthman ibn Affan's reign were marred by internal conflict and strife however it became stable and tranquil in the later years.

7) Which of the following characteristics belonged to Uthman ibn Affan?

1. Generous.
2. Literate.
3. Modest.
4. All of the above.

8) Uthman ibn Affan was chosen as:

1. the second leader of the Muslim Ummah.
2. the third leader of the Muslim Ummah.
3. the fourth leader of the Muslim Ummah.
4. the fifth leader of the Muslim Ummah.