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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. What are the last words that David's grandson hears from the old soldier of David in Chapter 17?

2. In Chapter 20, Absalom's followers believed Absalom __________ his father.

3. What is David's response to Joab asking if he shall stop Absalom in Chapter 23?

4. According to the author in Chapter 20, what single word best describes Absalom?

5. What are castles now in Chapter 12?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How did Saul feel when he prayed?

3. Why did people call Absalom, David in Chapter 19?

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

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

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

7. Briefly discuss David's followers.

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

9. Discuss the importance of Sage in Chapter 21.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Spirituality is extremely important to David. Cite and explain 3 examples of David's spirituality.

Essay Topic 3

Explain what knowledge God limits to the characters in the story. How might the story be different had God not withheld such knowledge?

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