1) With regards to Muslims in general, what should a person be aware of when adjusting to the Muslim community?

1. All Muslims are perfect and their lives are a perfect representation of the teachings of  Islam.
2. Islam is perfect whereas all Muslims are not, as they may not always practice what they preach.
3. The ways of the Muslims must be followed blindly as they are in essence Muslim and cannot be prone to any errors.
4. Muslims are the chosen ones and can never harbor any wrongdoer in their community.

2) Islam encourages Muslims to:

1. live in their Muslim communities and carry out communal worship.
2. withdraw from the world and practice worship in isolation.
3. dwell freely amongst people of other faiths and does not stress on communal worship.
4. live in their Muslim communities but practice worship privately in their homes.

3) What action should be taken when receiving advice on Islamic beliefs and practices by a fellow Muslim?

1. The advice should be taken and immediately acted upon as all Muslims are to be trusted with their knowledge.
2. The advice should be taken and acted upon only if it is backed by evidence from the Quran and Sunnah.
3. The advice should be taken and acted upon only if it appeals to logic and makes sense.
4. The advice should be taken and acted upon immediately so that one may easily blend in and be accepted in the Muslim community.
5. The advice should be taken and acted upon immediately so that the person giving the advice does not feel offended.

4) Which kind of Muslim should be chosen as friends from amongst the Muslim community?

1. Any person is acceptable as long as he is Muslim in faith.
2. Muslims who are wealthy and influential.
3. Muslims who are friendly and easy to get along with.
4. Muslims who are pious and actively follow the tenets of the religion.

5) Identify some of the pitfalls a new Muslim may be faced with when adjusting to the Muslim Community:

1. Advice from Muslims who have little or no knowledge of Islam.
2. Meeting Muslims who may not necessarily practice what they preach.
3. Mosques built to meet the needs of a certain ethnic community or for other reasons that are more cultural than religious.
4. Stereotypical opinions amongst Muslims that have developed due to various reasons.
5. All of the above.