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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. David's followers did not fear __________ or __________.
(a) Submission / servitude.
(b) Oppression / authority.
(c) Conformity / legalism.
(d) Submission / authority.

2. In Chapter 20, Absalom's followers believed Absalom __________ his father.
(a) Disowned.
(b) Lost.
(c) Respected.
(d) Hated.

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

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

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

6. Why does David run away from Saul in Chapter 10?
(a) Saul wants to kill David.
(b) David is homesick.
(c) David wants to be king of another kingdom.
(d) David wants to build an army against Saul.

7. 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"?
(a) Absalom.
(b) Saul.
(c) The old soldier of David.
(d) David's grandson.

8. In Chapter 11, what is NOT the ideal place for moral building?
(a) Kingdoms.
(b) Castles.
(c) Caves.
(d) Tunnels.

9. Who is the unidentified object?
(a) You.
(b) David.
(c) God.
(d) Absalom.

10. All of the following are true about Saul, except for which one?
(a) He was tall.
(b) He was baptized into the Spirit of God.
(c) He had God in his heart.
(d) He was one of the greatest figures of human history.

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

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

13. 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.

14. Who is David referring to when he says, "For months, years, perhaps a decade. Perhaps I have known for thirty years"?
(a) That he was really a Saul.
(b) That Saul was planning to take over David's kingdom.
(c) That Absalom was planning to take over David's kingdom.
(d) That Absalom was planning to take over Saul's kingdom.

15. Who makes himself David's enemy?
(a) Joab.
(b) Absalom.
(c) Saul.
(d) Abishai.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 18, what is the name upon the coat of arms?

2. According to the author in Chapter 8, who can tell who is the Lord's anointed?

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

4. What other object does the unidentified figure in Chapter 18 pull out of the chest?

5. What course does David decide to take at the end of Chapter 22?

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