1) Which are the two most beloved names to Allah?

1. Abdullah and Abdur-Rahman.
2. Abdullah and Abdul-Muhammad.
3. Abdul-Azeez and Abdur-Raheem.
4. Abdul-Malik and Abdus-Salaam.

2) Which of the following are inclusive in the distinct categories of good names?

1. Names of angels, especially Gabriel.
2. Names of chapters of the Quran.
3. Names of the righteous, particularly the companions of Prophet Muhammad.
4. Names of other deities besides Allah.

3) Why should we name our children with good names?

1. Because it will completely prevent them from being bullied in school because of their names.
2. Because it makes it easy for nice nicknames to be coined on the basis of their meanings.
3. Because they will be influenced by the meanings and connotations associated with their names.
4. Because it makes it easy for people to pronounce their names.

4) Select a true statement.

1. A person can change his name only after conversion.
2. A person may be given a name with a good meaning only at the time of birth after which any change becomes unacceptable.
3. A person must change his name to one which denotes a good meaning before conversion.
4. Islamically, it is never too late to change one's name.

5) After converting to Islam:

1. the surname or the biological father's name should be changed
2. the surname or the biological father's name should be retained.
3. the surname or the biological father's name should be changed only if it is an impermissible name.
4. Whether the surname or the biological father's name should or should not be changed is a matter of choice.

6) In Islam a person is in no way obliged to change his name unless:

1. the name denotes servitude to something other than Allah.
2. the name has a forbidden meaning.
3. the name denotes servitude to someone other than Allah.
4. All of the above.

7) On converting to Islam, Nancy was keen on changing her name to symbolize the beginning of a new start and a new religion. In her case, such a decision would be regarded as:

1. obligatory, since changing one's name immediately is necessary to validate the conversion.
2. impermissible, since a name cannot be changed except in specific circumstances. 
3. impermissible, since a name cannot be changed under any circumstances.  
4. permissible, since it is an active choice to change one's name except in specific cases where it is obligatory.

8) Which of the following types of names are forbidden for a Muslim to name himself after?

1. Names belonging only to Allah.
2. Names which imply enslavement to anything or anyone besides Allah.
3. Names belonging to idols or deities.
4. Names that have obvious pagan origins.
5. All of the above.