2. 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) 5 generations.
(d) 3 generations.

3. What are castles now in Chapter 12?
(a) Caves.
(b) Rivers.
(c) Mountains.
(d) Streams.

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

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

6. According to the author in Chapter 16, men who go after the __________ among us often crucify the __________ among us.
(a) Sauls / God.
(b) Sauls / Davids.
(c) God / Davids.
(d) Davids / Sauls.

7. According to the author in Chapter 19, how old was David?
(a) David was Saul's age.
(b) David was Joab's age.
(c) David was Absalom's age.
(d) David was Jesse's age.

8. In Chapter 21, Sage says that Absalom has but one recourse. What is it?
(a) Captor.
(b) Dictatorship.
(c) Hero.
(d) Democrat.

9. According to the author in Chapter 11, how many ways can one leave a kingdom?
(a) 1.
(b) Numerous.
(c) 3.
(d) 5.

10. According to the author, God's gifts __________ be recalled.
(a) Cannot.
(b) Can.
(c) Might.
(d) Will.

11. Who is David referring to when he says, "He was great. Great in the eyes of God and men."?
(a) Absalom.
(b) Saul.
(c) Jesse.
(d) Joab.

12. What answer does the author give for the question: "What does a person do in the middle of a spear throwing contest"?
(a) "You get stabbed to death."
(b) "You help throw spears."
(c) "You seek shelter."
(d) "You surrender immediately."

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

14. At one meeting, Absalom spoke of the great visions he had for what?
(a) David's kingdom.
(b) Solomon's kingdom.
(c) God's kingdom.
(d) Overthrowing King Saul.

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