The Secret Chord Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

The novel is an example of what genre of literature? (from Introduction - Chapter 5)

Historical fiction.

Literary fiction.

Memoir.

Biography.

2.

Following the burning of Ziklag by the Amalekites, why does Natan speak out instructions as if the Name is speaking? (from Chapters 6-9)

Natan occasionally gives his opinion in the way.

The men have asked him what the Name wants them to do.

He panics and says the first thing that comes to his mind.

He knows that only God's instructions will pull David out of his stupor and get him to move forward.

3.

Why does Batsheva put her past behind her? (from Chapter 15 - 22)

She does it in an attempt to rid herself of the nightmares she still has over the events.

She realizes that she has it good at the palace and she does not want to fall from the king's grace.

She is persuaded by Natan to forgive David.

She wants to position herself to secure Shlomo's success.

4.

Why does Natan tell Batsheva that she must lie and remind David that he had promised her that he would put Shlomo on the throne? (from Chapters 23 - 28)

Adoniyah is making a move and she must do what is necessary to secure the throne and save their lives.

He is using Batsheva to get his favorite student on the throne.

He is afraid David may die soon and not make a declaration.

He is tired of David not making a declaration and wants to push the issue.

5.

Why does David leave Maacah behind when everyone else leaves Ir David? (from Chapters 23 - 28)

He he still angry with her for calling him an unfit father.

He will not bring along the unfavored mother of a traitor.

She is far along in another pregnancy and cannot travel.

He knows she will be safer at the palace because Avshalom will not let her get hurt.

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