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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 9, what does the author say David's only success is?
(a) His sling shot abilities.
(b) He was a successful shepherd.
(c) He became the instrument of God.
(d) He was a successful prophet.

2. According to the author in Chapter 17, who did David's grandson serve under?
(a) King Solomon.
(b) King Herod.
(c) King Rehoboam.
(d) King Jehoshaphat.

3. Some fugitives of King Saul make contact with who in Chapter 13?
(a) Abishai.
(b) God.
(c) Absalom.
(d) David.

4. What question does the author tell the reader to memorize in Chapter 8?
(a) "Is this man truthful?"
(b) "Is this man mad?"
(c) "Is this man the Lord's anointed?"
(d) "Is this man wise?"

5. Who leaves the kingdom with David in Chapter 10?
(a) Nobody.
(b) His friends.
(c) His followers.
(d) His brothers.

6. The old soldier of David said to David's grandson, "I see you have the ambitions typical of __________."
(a) Manhood.
(b) Youth.
(c) Maturity.
(d) Adulthood.

7. What other object does the unidentified figure in Chapter 18 pull out of the chest?
(a) Coat of arms.
(b) A Bible.
(c) A sword.
(d) A spear.

8. David becomes less of a folk hero and more of a what in Chapter 14?
(a) Cautionary tale.
(b) Villain.
(c) Coward.
(d) Tragic hero.

9. What question has yet to be answered by the author in the beginning of Chapter 16?
(a) How can I know if the man I sit under is a King Saul?
(b) What is King Saul's background?
(c) Is it impossible that the man I sit under is a King Saul?
(d) How can I know if the man I sit under is a King David?

10. Who is Absalom?
(a) King Saul's son.
(b) David's father.
(c) King David's son.
(d) David's brother.

11. How many followers does Absalom claim he has in Chapter 23?
(a) 252.
(b) 2010.
(c) 100.
(d) 0.

12. What is David's response to Joab asking if he shall stop Absalom in Chapter 23?
(a) David says, "Let me think about it."
(b) David says, "No!"
(c) David says, "Yes!"
(d) David says, "I already have!"

13. In Chapter 21, what does Sage say about rebels who ascend to the throne by rebellion?
(a) They have no need to rebel or have rebellions.
(b) They desire to rebel and have rebellions.
(c) They have patience for other rebels and their rebellions.
(d) They have no patience with other rebels and their rebellions.

14. In Chapter 20, how do men feel about being with Absalom?
(a) Detached.
(b) Secure.
(c) Scared.
(d) Insecure.

15. Approximately how much time passes after the reign of Saul, before David's grandson enrolls himself into the ranks of Israel's army?
(a) 2 generations.
(b) 1 generation.
(c) 3 generations.
(d) 5 generations.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 20, Absalom's followers believed Absalom __________ his father.

2. Who says, "Are you, sir, one of David's might men of long ago-one of those men of whom we have heard so much"?

3. Who is Joab?

4. In Chapter 21, Sage says that Absalom has but one recourse. What is it?

5. All of the following are true about Saul, except for which one?

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