1) How old was Zaid ibn Thabit when he first approached Prophet Muhammad for permission to engage in battle?

1. He was only nine years of age.
2. He was a teenager at the time.
3. He was in his early forties.
4. He was in his late sixties.

2) After being devastated for not being allowed to participate in battle, how did he respond?

1. His response was to study the Quran and thus prove his worth to the Prophet.
2. He began wallowing in grief and retreated from the company of the Prophet for many years.
3. He became rebellious for not getting his own way.
4. He became quite, accepted his fate and did nothing.

3) How did Zaid ibn Thabit make use of his proficiency in foreign languages during the time of Prophet Muhammad?

1. He translated the Quran in different languages.
2. He translated the books of Islamic jurisprudence in different languages.
3. He translated the books of ahadith in different languages.
4. He assisted the Prophet with his correspondence to heads of state.

4) Which of the following is true with regards to Zaid ibn Thabit?

1. He was an unlettered companion of Prophet Muhammad.
2. Since a young age Zaid had a greater desire towards warfare and so was never educated.
3. He was a smart boy and was well-educated however he lacked the support of his family.
4. None of the above.

5) Zaid ibn Thabit was a member from amongst:

1. the Ansar.
2. the Muhajiroon.
3. the Quraish.
4. the immediate family of Prophet Muhammad.

6) Which language besides Hebrew did the Prophet instruct Zaid ibn Thabit to learn after he recognized Zayd’s gift for languages?

1. Syriac.
2. Persian.
3. Latin.
4. Sanskrit.

7) About what age is Zaid ibn Thabit believed to have been when Prophet Muhammad made Hijrah to Medina?

1. Thirteen.
2. Nine.
3. Twenty three.
4. Forty.

8) With regards to Prophet Muhammad, Zaid ibn Thabit proved to be one of his most:

1. prominent warriors.
2. prominent scribes.
3. prominent generals.
4. prominent financial advisors.