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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 16, men who go after the __________ among us often crucify the __________ among us.

2. Who leaves the kingdom with David in Chapter 10?

3. All of the following are true about Saul, except for which one?

4. All of the following are ancestors to Saul, except for which one?

5. Who is Joab?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Briefly discuss Absalom's relationship with his followers as seen in Chapter 20.

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

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

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

8. Describe Saul before becoming a mad king.

9. Discuss the importance of Joab in Chapter 22.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Research the story of David and Saul. Compare it to this story. What are the similarities? What are the differences?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Apply the story of "A Tale of Three Kings" to today's society. Do you know of any Davids or Sauls either in your life or in your society? Explain.

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