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Knowledge Tests

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  • 2020 Knowledge Test Materials
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Read one of four books or sets of articles and take a test to showcase your knowledge and comprehension. The test comprises of a set of questions and an essay portion to judge reading and comprehension.
Procedures:
  1. No more than four (4) students from each team may register for each test, and each student may pick only one test to compete in. For example, 4 students may register for the first test, 4 other students may register for the second test, etc.
  2. Competitors must achieve a score of 65% in order to rank/win a medal.
  3. Each student will be given a written test containing possible combinations of multiple choice, short answer, and essay question(s) at the time of the competition. Questions will have an analytical/thinking focus.
  4. Tests are open-book and must be taken individually.
  5. All questions for each topic will be based on the material covered in the assigned book.
  6. There is no ballot for this competition. Scores are based solely on test performance.
  7. The designated books or articles for each level can be found in the MIST Rulebook. 
​Please refer to the rulebook for complete details and ballot information
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Note: The books can be found at many online bookstores.
This year's Knowledge Test books are:
  • Keys to Immortal Success: A Collection of Yaqeen Institute Publications
    • The Guiding Principles of Faith: Sincerity, Honesty and Good Will in Islam
    • The Technology of Happiness
    • The Idea of Happiness in the Qur’an
  • Gender & Islam: A Collection of Yaqeen Institute Publications
    • Courage & Commitment: The Femininity of Muslim Women
    • An Open Letter to Muslim Men: The Sunnah Trumps Toxic Masculinity
    • Be a Man: Prophetic Masculinity
    • Women in Islamic Law: Examining Five Prevalent Myths
  • Destiny Disrupted: A History of the World Through Islamic Eyes by Tamim Ansary
  • Becoming Dr. Q: My Journey from Migrant Farm Worker to Brain Surgeon by Alfredo Quiñones-Hinojosa ​

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      • Knowledge Tests
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      • 3D Art
      • Fashion Design
      • Graphic Design
      • Photography
    • Writing & Oratory >
      • Extemporaneous Essay
      • Extemporaneous Speaking
      • Original Oratory
      • Poetry
      • Prepared Essay
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      • Spoken Word
    • Brackets >
      • Debate
      • Math Olympics
      • MIST Quiz Bowl
      • Improv
    • Group Projects >
      • Business Venture
      • Nasheed/Rap
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