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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. In Chapter 9, what does the author say David's only success is?

2. Who is the unidentified object?

3. According to the author in Chapter 17, who did David's grandson serve under?

4. What is the author referring to when he says, "My, how certain we mortals can be...of things even angels do not know"?

5. All of the following types of people follow David, except for who?

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss the importance of Sage in Chapter 21.

2. According to the author, why does God give unworthy people His power?

3. According to the old mighty soldier of David, who invented rules and why were they invented?

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. Discuss the importance of Joab in Chapter 22.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Discuss how A Tale of Three Kings can be interpreted on each of the following three levels: religious, social, and literal.

Essay Topic 3

Research the story of David and Saul. Compare it to this story. What are the similarities? What are the differences?

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