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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. Which of the following is NOT a power of the cloth of God's nature?

2. The Prologue serves as what to the rest of the narrative?

3. What is the setting of Chapter 1?

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

5. What are the spears a symbol of?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. At the end of Chapter 3, what did God not have, but very much wanted?

5. Briefly discuss David's promotion given to him by his father. Explain David's new job description.

6. Why was David called home in Chapter 2?

7. Briefly summarize David and his job as seen in Chapter 1.

8. Discuss the mood of Chapter 2. Explain.

9. On what mission did God send Gabriel?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

Throughout A Tale of Three Kings, symbolism is heavily used. Choose one of the three options to write about how symbolism is used:

1) The two portions of God's being.

2) David the sheepherder.

3) The spears Saul throws at David.

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