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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. 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?
(a) Your leader's past.
(b) Your leader.
(c) Your future.
(d) You.

2. According to the author in Chapter 19, how old was Absalom?
(a) Absalom was the age of David when he first became king.
(b) Absalom was the age of Saul when he first became king.
(c) Absalom was Joab's age.
(d) Absalom was Jesse's age.

3. Who says, "My king is mad. At least, I so perceive him. What can I do"?
(a) David.
(b) Samuel.
(c) Saul.
(d) Absalom.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The author says in Chapter 18 that you yourself are neither a Saul nor a David, but only what?

2. Who is David referring to when he says, "For months, years, perhaps a decade. Perhaps I have known for thirty years"?

3. Who leaves the kingdom with David in Chapter 10?

4. What two choices does David have in Chapter 22 when it comes to dealing with Absalom?

5. Who is Joab?

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss what mothers told their children in the past, according to the author. What do mothers tell their children now?

2. Briefly discuss Absalom's relationship with his followers as seen in Chapter 20.

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

4. Give a physical description of the old mighty soldier of David.

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

6. Discuss the importance of Joab in Chapter 22.

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

8. What gift does David claim to have in Chapter 23? Explain.

9. Summarize David's reaction to Absalom holding meetings with David's followers.

10. Explain David's operation by God as seen in Chapter 9.

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