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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. According to the author, what can kith and kin not always tell?

2. What is the cloth of God's nature compared to?

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

4. What is the sage's name?

5. Who is Goliath?

Short Essay Questions

1. According to the author in Chapter 1, what two distinctions does the youngest son of any family bear?

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

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

4. Discuss the two different types of people that are introduced in the Prologue.

5. Briefly discuss Saul's feelings towards David.

6. On what mission did God send Gabriel?

7. What is the tone of the Prologue? How does the Prologue set the tone for the novel?

8. Describe the types of people God has, as revealed in Chapter 5.

9. What irony was revealed at the end of Chapter 2?

10. Hyperbole is a figure of speech in which statements are exaggerated. Give an example of a hyperbole found in Chapters 1-2. Explain.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

One definition of madness is "mental delusion or the eccentric behavior arising from it." Discuss how Saul's apparent madness and irrational behavior plays an important role. Can Saul's madness be judged reasonable? Explain the significance of the "madness" to the story as a whole.

Essay Topic 2

Apply the story of "A Tale of Three Kings" to today's society. Do you know of any Davids or Sauls either in your life or in your society? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

A minor character, often known as a foil, possesses traits that emphasize, by contrast or comparison, the distinctive characteristics and qualities of the main character. They often highlight the weaknesses or strengths of the main character. Choose a minor character from A Tale of Three Kings who serves as a foil for David. Analyze how the relation between the foil character and David illuminates the meaning of the story.

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