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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) 2 generations.
(d) 5 generations.

2. Who says, "Good king, he has been no David to you"?
(a) Abishai.
(b) Zadok.
(c) Nathan.
(d) Joab.

3. According to the author in Chapter 8, who can tell who is the Lord's anointed?
(a) Everybody.
(b) Blind people.
(c) Nobody.
(d) Gifted people.

4. All of the following types of people follow David, except for who?
(a) Honest men.
(b) Thieves.
(c) Liars.
(d) Complainers.

5. All of the following locations hide David in Chapter 12, except for which one?
(a) Watery pits.
(b) Rivers.
(c) Swift feet.
(d) Overgrown leaves.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the author in Chapter 14, what word is NOT found in the vocabulary of fugitives?

2. In Chapter 20, how do men feel about being with Absalom?

3. Sage describes Absalom as both __________ and __________?

4. Who says, "My king is mad. At least, I so perceive him. What can I do"?

5. According to the author in Chapter 16, the passing of time and the behavior of your leader while that time passes reveals a great deal about what?

Short Essay Questions

1. According to the author in Chapter 8, no man will ever be wise enough to answer what riddle?

2. What did the old mighty soldier of David say he learned from David?

3. A parable is a brief story that illustrates a moral or religious lesson. What parable was used in Chapter 12? Who was the parable?

4. Why did David flee the kingdom alone in Chapter 10?

5. Describe Saul before becoming a mad king.

6. Discuss the importance of Sage in Chapter 21.

7. What was the mood at the end of Chapter 17? Explain.

8. According to the old mighty soldier of David, who invented rules and why were they invented?

9. According to the author, why does God give unworthy people His power?

10. What does the author wish to accomplish by explaining the difference between Saul and David?

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