1) Why should we name our children with good names?

1. Because it will completely prevent them from being bullied in school because of their names.
2. Because it makes it easy for nice nicknames to be coined on the basis of their meanings.
3. Because they will be influenced by the meanings and connotations associated with their names.
4. Because it makes it easy for people to pronounce their names.

2) On converting to Islam, Nancy was keen on changing her name to symbolize the beginning of a new start and a new religion. In her case, such a decision would be regarded as:

1. obligatory, since changing one's name immediately is necessary to validate the conversion.
2. impermissible, since a name cannot be changed except in specific circumstances. 
3. impermissible, since a name cannot be changed under any circumstances.  
4. permissible, since it is an active choice to change one's name except in specific cases where it is obligatory.

3) In Islam a person is in no way obliged to change his name unless:

1. the name denotes servitude to something other than Allah.
2. the name has a forbidden meaning.
3. the name denotes servitude to someone other than Allah.
4. All of the above.

4) After converting to Islam:

1. the surname or the biological father's name should be changed
2. the surname or the biological father's name should be retained.
3. the surname or the biological father's name should be changed only if it is an impermissible name.
4. Whether the surname or the biological father's name should or should not be changed is a matter of choice.

5) With regards to Arabic names:

1. it is essential for a new Muslim to take an Arabic name since Islam came initially to the Arabs.
2. a new Muslim may choose any Arabic name without regard for its meaning.
3. it is essential for a new Muslim to take an Arabic name since all the Prophets had names that were Arabic.
4. None of the above.

6) In accordance to Islam, every person will be influenced by the meanings and connotations associated with his name.

1. True.
2. False.
3. It is debatable whether or not names influence a person.
4. Islam makes no mention of this.

7) Which of the following are inclusive in the distinct categories of good names?

1. Names of angels, especially Gabriel.
2. Names of chapters of the Quran.
3. Names of the righteous, particularly the companions of Prophet Muhammad.
4. Names of other deities besides Allah.

8) Which of the following types of names are forbidden for a Muslim to name himself after?

1. Names belonging only to Allah.
2. Names which imply enslavement to anything or anyone besides Allah.
3. Names belonging to idols or deities.
4. Names that have obvious pagan origins.
5. All of the above.