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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. All of the following locations hide David in Chapter 12, except for which one?
(a) Watery pits.
(b) Overgrown leaves.
(c) Swift feet.
(d) Rivers.

2. Who says, "Good king, he has been no David to you"?
(a) Zadok.
(b) Joab.
(c) Nathan.
(d) Abishai.

3. In Chapter 21, what does Sage say about rebels who ascend to the throne by rebellion?
(a) They have patience for other rebels and their rebellions.
(b) They desire to rebel and have rebellions.
(c) They have no need to rebel or have rebellions.
(d) They have no patience with other rebels and their rebellions.

4. "The hunted" in Chapter 11 refers to who?
(a) Sheep.
(b) Saul.
(c) Deer.
(d) David.

5. In Chapter 20, how do men feel about being with Absalom?
(a) Insecure.
(b) Secure.
(c) Scared.
(d) Detached.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose name is called out in the beginning of Chapter 21?

2. Approximately how much time passes after the reign of Saul, before David's grandson enrolls himself into the ranks of Israel's army?

3. According to the end of Chapter 21, what is Sage's name?

4. Who is the unidentified object?

5. What are the last words that David's grandson hears from the old soldier of David in Chapter 17?

Short Essay Questions

1. What gift does David claim to have in Chapter 23? Explain.

2. Describe Saul before becoming a mad king.

3. Discuss the importance of Sage in Chapter 21.

4. Briefly discuss Absalom's relationship with his followers as seen in Chapter 20.

5. What does the author wish to accomplish by explaining the difference between Saul and David?

6. According to the author, why does God give unworthy people His power?

7. What did the old mighty soldier of David say he learned from David?

8. What is the purpose of Chapter 18 to the reader? Who does the author claim the reader to be: Saul? David? Absalom? Explain.

9. Summarize David's reaction to Absalom holding meetings with David's followers.

10. What was the mood at the end of Chapter 17? Explain.

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