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

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

2) In what way was the bond of brotherhood in Islam between Uthman ibn Affan and Prophet Muhammad strengthened?

1. When Uthman ibn Affan married Prophet Muhammad's daughter.
2. When Prophet Muhammad married the daughter of Uthman ibn Affan.
3. When Uthman ibn Affan became the Prophet's business partner.
4. When Uthman ibn Affan became Prophet Muhammad's father-in-law.

3) 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.

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) 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.

6) 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.

7) History shows that Uthman ibn Affan was called to embrace Islam by Abu Bakr ranking him as:

1. the second person to accept Islam.
2. the third person to accept Islam.
3. the fourth person to accept Islam.
4. the fifth person to accept Islam.

8) 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.