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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. According to the author in Chapter 14, what word is NOT found in the vocabulary of fugitives?

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

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

4. Who says, "Good king, he has been no David to you"?

5. According to the end of Chapter 21, what is Sage's name?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Discuss the importance of Sage in Chapter 21.

6. Discuss the importance of Joab in Chapter 22.

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

8. Briefly discuss David's followers.

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

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

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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