The Secret Chord Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

For what reason does Mikhal not send for her children even though David makes the offer? (from Chapters 10-14)

She does not want them to be around David's other children.

She does not want them to be influenced by royal life.

She does not really care for them anymore, as she is settling into her new life.

She does not want to take them away from Palti and cause more heartache for him.

2.

Why do you think David instructs Natan to speak to Nizevet before he interviews the others? (from Introduction - Chapter 5)

Because he knows his mother would make him look good.

David knows she will force Shammah to speak to Natan after she has told her story.

Nizevet is ill and he needs to reach her before she passes away and her stories are lost.

Because her story of David's early years provide a foundation for discerning the accuracy of what the others might say.

3.

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)

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

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

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

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

4.

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

Historical fiction.

Literary fiction.

Memoir.

Biography.

5.

Why does David finally allow Shlomo to fight for the kingdom against Avshalom? (from Chapters 23 - 28)

Avishai vouches for Shlomo's skill as a fighter.

He knows that Natan has seen a future for Shlomo that will not end with this battle.

He realizes that he killed Goliath when he was even younger.

He has Natan's that word that he will protect him.

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