1) What is the wisdom behind the pain and suffering endured by Yusuf during the years before his Prophethood?

1. They were trials sent by Allah to mold Yusuf's character and establish him as a Prophet.
2. They were all trials sent by Allah to see how much hardship it would take before Yusuf finally broke down and repented.
3. They were all trials sent by Allah to make Yusuf's brothers realize how grateful they are for not being given a similar fate.
4. They were all trials sent by Allah, however there was no wisdom behind it.

2) What does the act of being patient require of us?

1. to stop ourselves from despairing.
2. to be in control in times of sadness and worry.
3. to refrain from complaining.
4. All of the above.

3) What makes the story of Yusuf unique as compared to the other stories of the prophets mentioned in the Quran?

1. The story of Prophet Yusuf is told only in the form of small parts and revealed over several surahs.
2. The story of Prophet Yusuf is told in one complete Surah from beginning to end.
3. The name of Prophet Yusuf has been mentioned only in Surah Yusuf.
4. The story of Prophet Yusuf is the only story that has not been related as a complete story, however the entire story can be found in a single hadith.

4) What was the reason behind the jealous rage directed towards Prophet Yusuf by his elder brothers?

1. They were jealous of his bond with their elderly father.
2. They were jealous of his surreal beauty.
3. They were jealous of his amassed wealth.
4. They were jealous of his miraculous ability to interpret dreams.

5) In times of stress and anxiety one must be patient, this means:

1. being able to accept what is beyond our control, not to despair and refrain from complaining.
2. taking medication to relieve the stress.
3. being able to ignore the trials and tribulations of life completely.
4. being able to suppress one's pain through self-pity.  

6) Prophet Yusuf's brothers planned to seal his fate as a lost and forgotten soul. Despite their cruel intentions Prophet Yusuf ended up becoming well established in the land of Egypt. What lesson do we learn from this?

1. The brothers were poor planners and did not think their plan through the end and so their plans became inconsequential.
2. The plots and plans of treacherous people are always inconsequential.
3. Allah has control over all affairs hence no matter what we plan the final consequences always lie in the hands of Allah.
4. None of the above.

7) What was the relation of Prophet Yaqub to Prophet Yusuf?

1. He was his father.
2. He was his younger brother.
3. He was his uncle.
4. He was his cousin.

8) What was the reaction of Prophet Yaqub when he was informed of the death of his son?

1. He began to wail and weep bitterly mourning the loss of his son.
2. He lost hope in Allah and complained to Him for taking his beloved son away.
3. He cursed and rebuked his sons for their carelessness and irresponsibility.
4. He turned to Allah with hope and patience.