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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the setting of Chapter 1?

2. Who is David?

3. According to the author, who should decide what kingdoms survive which threats?

4. Who is David speaking to when he says, "I am your shepherd, and God is mine"?

5. God's second portion is not a(n) __________ but a(n) __________.

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 3, what question drove the King mad?

2. In Chapter 2, what results did God receive from his house-to-house survey?

3. Discuss the mood of Chapter 2. Explain.

4. On what mission did God send Gabriel?

5. Why was David called home in Chapter 2?

6. What does the author say was his reason for writing "A Tale of Three Kings"?

7. What does the Prologue indicate or foreshadow?

8. What is the best definition of the term "broken vessel" in context to Chapter 3?

9. According to Gabriel, what was the difference between a gift and an inheritance?

10. Distinguish God from Gabriel.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Some works of literature use the element of time in a distinct way. The chronological sequence of events may be altered, or time may be suspended or accelerated. Show how Gene Edwards' manipulation of time contributes to the effectiveness of A Tale of Three Kings as a whole.

Essay Topic 2

Research Gene Edwards, his background and his credibility. Explain how and why Gene Edwards is or is not a credible author for A Tale of Three Kings.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the theme of being a Saul to the theme of being a David. How are they the same? How are they different?

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