The Secret Chord Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Although he is very ill, why does David get out of bed, sit on his chair and put on his purple cloak before ordering Zadok the priest to anoint Shlomo King? (from Chapters 23 - 28)

He could only give orders when he was sitting on his throne.

He wants to be seen as a king, not a sickly man when he makes this important proclamation.

He needed to cover his nakedness before the priest.

He wanted to be viewed as in his right mind.

2.

For what reason does Mikhal not send for her children even though David makes the offer? (from Chapters 10-14)

She does not want to take them away from Palti and cause more heartache for him.

She does not want them to be influenced by royal life.

She does not want them to be around David's other children.

She does not really care for them anymore, as she is settling into her new life.

3.

Why does Mikhal harbor resentment toward David? (from Chapters 6-9)

He confessed greater love for Yonatan.

He did not allow her to help him as Yonatan did.

He marries another woman after he is forced to go on the run and leaves her behind.

She is angry about all the devastation that happened to the people of Nov.

4.

Why does David finally allow Shlomo to fight for the kingdom against Avshalom? (from Chapters 23 - 28)

Avishai vouches for Shlomo's skill as a fighter.

He knows that Natan has seen a future for Shlomo that will not end with this battle.

He realizes that he killed Goliath when he was even younger.

He has Natan's that word that he will protect him.

5.

Why does Mikhal finally turn her heart to Palti? (from Chapters 6-9)

She is tired of sleeping in a cold bed at night.

She believes she will never see David again.

Shaul commands her to bear children.

She realizes that he desires her as a woman and that she is silly to pine for someone that has abandoned her.

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