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)

Biography.

Historical fiction.

Memoir.

Literary fiction.

2.

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

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

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

3.

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.

A battle injury has sidelined him.

Other matters of running the kingdom have taken precedence.

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

4.

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

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

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

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

She is far along in another pregnancy and cannot travel.

5.

Apart from the vision of the future, why does Natan want to become Shlomo's teacher? (from Chapter 15 - 22)

He thinks the other teachers have done poor jobs with David's other sons.

He wants an occupation other than waiting for the Name to speak.

He wants to be able to exert power through a boy he has molded.

He misses not being able to have a son of his own.

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