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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. In Chapter 21, Sage says that Absalom has but one recourse. What is it?

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

3. According to the author in Chapter 19, how old was Absalom?

4. According to the author in Chapter 8, who can tell who is the Lord's anointed?

5. Who comes to speak with David at the beginning of Chapter 22?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Saul feel when he prayed?

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

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

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

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

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

7. Discuss the importance of Sage in Chapter 21.

8. What did the old mighty soldier of David say he learned from David?

9. Discuss the importance of Joab in Chapter 22.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Throughout A Tale of Three Kings, symbolism is heavily used. Choose one of the three options to write about how symbolism is used:

1) The two portions of God's being.

2) David the sheepherder.

3) The spears Saul throws at David.

Essay Topic 3

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

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