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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. Who leaves the kingdom with David in Chapter 10?

2. According to the author in Chapter 19, how old was Absalom?

3. Who is Absalom?

4. What are castles now in Chapter 12?

5. The old soldier of David said to David's grandson, "I see you have the ambitions typical of __________."

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Saul before becoming a mad king.

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

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

4. Discuss the importance of Joab in Chapter 22.

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

6. Briefly discuss David's followers.

7. What was the purpose of the dialogue between the young boy and the guardian in Chapter 19?

8. According to the author, why does Saul make decisions that can be misleading and dishonorable?

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

10. How did Saul feel when he prayed?

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

Select a scene in A Tale of Three Kings that you find especially memorable. Write an essay in which you identify the scene, explain its relationship to the story, and analyze the reasons for its effectiveness.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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