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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 ancestors to Saul, except for which one?
2. The old soldier of David said to David's grandson, "I see you have the ambitions typical of __________."
3. Sage describes Absalom as both __________ and __________?
4. Who is David referring to when he says, "He was great. Great in the eyes of God and men."?
5. In Chapter 9, what does the author say David's only success is?
Short Essay Questions
1. Briefly discuss Absalom's relationship with his followers as seen in Chapter 20.
2. What did the old mighty soldier of David say he learned from David?
3. How did Saul feel when he prayed?
4. Summarize David's reaction to Absalom holding meetings with David's followers.
5. According to the old mighty soldier of David, who invented rules and why were they invented?
6. A parable is a brief story that illustrates a moral or religious lesson. What parable was used in Chapter 12? Who was the parable?
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. What was the mood at the end of Chapter 17? Explain.
10. What gift does David claim to have in Chapter 23? Explain.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Compare and contrast the theme of being a Saul to the theme of being a David. How are they the same? How are they different?
Essay Topic 2
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 3
How did the overall story change your way of thinking? Or, explain how the story validated or affirmed your thinking? Use specific examples from the text to support your answer.
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