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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why does Natan not give any counsel concerning the actions of David's sons or warn him about what is to come? (from Chapter 15 - 22)

His mouth is stoppered by the Name on these issues.

He does not want David to do anything to forestall his punishment.

He believes the wicked sons deserve what is coming to them.

He knows that David does not listen to anyone's advice concerning his sons.

2.

As the novel begins, why does David no longer go into battle? (from Introduction - Chapter 5)

A younger soldier needed to save David's life in battle, so his generals want him to stay out of harm's way.

David is tired of fighting and prefers to let his men to the gruesome work.

Other matters of running the kingdom have taken precedence.

A battle injury has sidelined him.

3.

Why does Natan become a member of David's band? (from Introduction - Chapter 5)

Because of the prophecy he speaks to David.

Because Natan disagrees with his father's opinion of David and wants to join his army.

Because David has murdered his family and taken him captive.

Because David takes him away from his tribe as punishment for not providing food for his men.

4.

The phrase, "like a harp string whose tuning key is forced a turn or two past proper pitch, tempers were pulled to their limits," is an example of what? (from Chapter 15 - 22)

A metaphor.

A personification.

A similie.

An example.

5.

What is the first sign that Yishai does not love his son David? (from Introduction - Chapter 5)

He does not give him fine robes like his other sons.

He does not give him a name.

He sends him off to keep the sheep as soon as he can.

He does not allow him to sit at the table with his other sons.

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