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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. David does all of the following while tending to the sheep, except for what?
2. At the end of Chapter 2, where do David's brothers go off to?
3. After David kills Goliath, he finds himself a what?
4. The sage tells David he will one day be what?
5. "A Tale of Three Kings" is a study in what?
Short Essay Questions
1. Hyperbole is a figure of speech in which statements are exaggerated. Give an example of a hyperbole found in Chapters 1-2. Explain.
2. Briefly discuss Saul's feelings towards David.
3. What is the purpose of Chapter 1?
4. What is the best definition of the term "broken vessel" in context to Chapter 3?
5. What is the tone of the Prologue? How does the Prologue set the tone for the novel?
6. What was Recorder's purpose in the Prologue?
7. At the end of Chapter 3, what did God not have, but very much wanted?
8. In Chapter 7, what answer is given to the question: "What can a man do when the King decides to use him for target practice"?
9. In Chapter 4, how did one know if a king was after the order of King Saul?
10. On what mission did God send Gabriel?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Define the term "brokenness" in context with "A Tale of Three Kings." Who exemplifies "brokenness"? Why are they broken?
Essay Topic 2
Discuss how A Tale of Three Kings can be interpreted on each of the following three levels: religious, social, and literal.
Essay Topic 3
A minor character, often known as a foil, possesses traits that emphasize, by contrast or comparison, the distinctive characteristics and qualities of the main character. They often highlight the weaknesses or strengths of the main character. Choose a minor character from A Tale of Three Kings who serves as a foil for David. Analyze how the relation between the foil character and David illuminates the meaning of the story.
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