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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 is David speaking to when he says, "I have waited, Absalom. I have waited and watched for years"?

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

3. What question has yet to be answered by the author in the beginning of Chapter 16?

4. According to Abishai in Chapter 23, Absalom was in some ways a youthful incarnation of who?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Saul feel when he prayed?

2. A parable is a brief story that illustrates a moral or religious lesson. What parable was used in Chapter 12? Who was the parable?

3. Discuss the importance of Joab in Chapter 22.

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

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

6. What gift does David claim to have in Chapter 23? Explain.

7. Describe Saul before becoming a mad king.

8. Briefly discuss David's followers.

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

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

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

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

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

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