1) Angels and humans:

1. both eat and drink.
2. both can sin.
3. both lack free-will.
4. both were created to worship God alone.
5. A and B only.

2) Which angel’s name is not mentioned in Islamic texts?

1. Michael.
2. Gabriel.
3. Raphael.
4. Israfeel.

3) Angels are:

1. forces of nature.
2. intermediaries between us and God.
3. created beings.
4. demigods.

4) Angels carry out different tasks in the heavens and the earth:

1. because, in a way, one can think of them as demigods.
2. because of excessive workload God has delegated them with certain tasks in the universe.
3. because they obey His commands and execute His Will as Allah orders them.
4. A and B only.
5. B and C only.

5) Select a true statement:

1. Since angels are made of light, it is possible that they appear as illusions or images to people.
2. Angels are a positive “force” in nature, spreading much good.
3. It is superstitious to believe in angels.
4. Belief in angels implies that the all-powerful God needs them.
5. Unlike human beings, angels cannot go against Allah’s orders.

6) What is true of Gabriel?

1. He would convey the revelation from Allah to His Messengers.
2. He is wingless.
3. He is responsible for driving clouds.
4. He never appeared in visible form.
5. None of the above.