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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 20, how do men feel about being with Absalom?

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

3. Who comes to speak with David at the beginning of Chapter 22?

4. The author states that most of us know at least two men in lineage of David who have been __________ and __________ by other men.

5. Whose name is called out in the beginning of Chapter 21?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Discuss what mothers told their children in the past, according to the author. What do mothers tell their children now?

3. Discuss the importance of Joab in Chapter 22.

4. What is the purpose of Chapter 18 to the reader? Who does the author claim the reader to be: Saul? David? Absalom? Explain.

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

6. What does the author wish to accomplish by explaining the difference between Saul and David?

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

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

9. How did Saul feel when he prayed?

10. Briefly examine Absalom's beliefs, as seen in Chapter 21.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Define the term "brokenness" in context with "A Tale of Three Kings." Who exemplifies "brokenness"? Why are they broken?

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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