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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. Whose name is called out in the beginning of Chapter 21?
2. Who is David speaking to when he says, "I have waited, Absalom. I have waited and watched for years"?
3. All of the following locations hide David in Chapter 12, except for which one?
4. Why does David run away from Saul in Chapter 10?
5. What are the last words that David's grandson hears from the old soldier of David in Chapter 17?
Short Essay Questions
1. Briefly discuss Absalom's relationship with his followers as seen in Chapter 20.
2. What is the purpose of Chapter 18 to the reader? Who does the author claim the reader to be: Saul? David? Absalom? Explain.
3. A parable is a brief story that illustrates a moral or religious lesson. What parable was used in Chapter 12? Who was the parable?
4. Why did David flee the kingdom alone in Chapter 10?
5. Briefly examine Absalom's beliefs, as seen in Chapter 21.
6. What was the purpose of the dialogue between the young boy and the guardian in Chapter 19?
7. According to the author, why does God give unworthy people His power?
8. Discuss the importance of Sage in Chapter 21.
9. According to the author, why does Saul make decisions that can be misleading and dishonorable?
10. Discuss the importance of Joab in Chapter 22.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
A minor character, often known as a foil, possesses traits that emphasize, by contrast or comparison, the distinctive characteristics and qualities of the main character. They often highlight the weaknesses or strengths of the main character. Choose a minor character from A Tale of Three Kings who serves as a foil for David. Analyze how the relation between the foil character and David illuminates the meaning of the story.
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
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.
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