1) How old was Uthman ibn Affan when Abu Bakr called him to Islam?

1. Twenty five years old.
2. Thirty four years old.
3. Forty years old.
4. Fifty six years old.

2) Select a true statement.

1. The first years of his reign were tranquil but the later years were marred by strife and a rebellious movement.
2. The entire period of Uthman ibn Affan's reign remained tranquil.
3. The entire period of Uthman ibn Affan's reign was marred by internal conflict and strife.
4. The first years of Uthman ibn Affan's reign were marred by internal conflict and strife however it became stable and tranquil in the later years.

3) 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.

4) 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.

5) 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.

6) 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.

7) Why did Uthman ibn Affan come to be known as the man possessing two lights?

1. Because of his marriage to two of the daughters of Prophet Muhammad.
2. Because of his unique foresight, insight and intellect.
3. Because he was the close friend of two of the greatest companions of Prophet Muhammad.
4. Because his eyesight was sharp and he nothing could escape his eye.

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

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