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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. All of the following are characteristics of David, as described by an old soldier of David in Chapter 17, except for which one?

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

3. In Chapter 18, what is the name upon the coat of arms?

4. Who does the author say God is looking at in Chapter 9?

5. Who is Absalom?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. Briefly discuss David's followers.

8. Describe Saul before becoming a mad king.

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choose a character from the story who appears briefly but is a significant presence. Write an essay in which you show how the character functions in the story. Discuss how the character affects actions in the story, theme(s), or the development of other characters.

Essay Topic 2

Foreshadowing is used sporadically in A Tale of Three Kings. Cite 3 examples of foreshadowing and explain how it's used to indicate events to come.

Essay Topic 3

One definition of madness is "mental delusion or the eccentric behavior arising from it." Discuss how Saul's apparent madness and irrational behavior plays an important role. Can Saul's madness be judged reasonable? Explain the significance of the "madness" to the story as a whole.

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