Quiz on the People of the Cave

Why did the youths seek refuge in the cave?

• They were afraid of wild animals.

• They were escaping religious persecution.

• They were on a journey and got lost.

• They were following a prophecy.

What did the youths ask Allah for when they entered the cave?

• Protection from their enemies.

• Mercy and guidance.

• Food and shelter.

• A miracle to prove their faith.

How did Allah protect the youths while they were in the cave?

• By sending angels to guard them.

• By making them invisible.

• By making them sleep for centuries.

• By creating a barrier around the cave.

How does the Quran describe the position of the sun in relation to the cave?

• It shone directly into the cave at sunrise and sunset.

• It passed over the cave without shining inside.

• It inclined away from the cave on the right at sunrise and on the left at sunset.

• It was blocked entirely by trees surrounding the cave.

What animal is mentioned as being with the youths?

• A lion.

• A camel.

• A dog.

• A sheep.

How long did the youths sleep in the cave according to the Quran?

• 100 years.

• 200 years.

• 300 solar years (309 lunar years).

• 400 years.

What did the youths think about the length of their sleep when they awoke?

• They believed they had slept for a day or part of a day.

• They thought they had slept for an entire year.

• They believed no time had passed at all.

• They knew they had slept for centuries.

Why did the youths send one of their members to the city after waking up?

• To see if their enemies were still looking for them.

• To find out how much time had passed.

• To buy food and provisions.

• To spread their message of faith.

What precaution did the youths advise their companion to take when going to the city?

• To disguise himself.

• To bring back a guard for protection.

• To use caution and not reveal their location.

• To avoid speaking to anyone.

What lesson does the Quran emphasize by keeping the number of the youths ambiguous?

• It shows that details of the story are unimportant.

• It reminds us to focus on the moral lessons rather than speculation.

• It demonstrates the limitations of human knowledge.

• Both b and c.