David and Goliath

What detail does the author present to describe David in the story?

• "...came out from the line of the philistines and started boasting as usual."

• "I'm the best soldier in our army..."

• "He took care of his father's sheep..."

• "From the town of Gath and was over nine feet tall."

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Consider the story of David and Goliath. What is the overall message the author is trying to convey?

• Only the big and strong survive.

• If you believe, you can accomplish anything.

• Warriors are needed to lead the weak.

• Never engage in a fight with someone bigger than you.

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What detail does the author present to describe Goliath in the story?

• "He took care of his father's sheep..."

• "...when one of them is dragged off by a lion or bear, I go after it and beat the wild animal..."

• "...I am the best soldier in our army..."

• "...a loyal Israelite from Bethlehem."

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Which of the following details best supports the message that when you believe you can accomplish anything?

• "When Goliath started forward David ran toward him."

• "Come on!" "When I'm finished with you, I'll feed you to the birds and wild animals."

• "When the Philistines saw what had happened to their hero, they started running away."

• "You've come out to fight me with a sword and a spear and a dagger. But I've come out to fight you in the name of the Lord All-Powerful."

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What was the reward offered to the man who killed Goliath?

• The man would get to marry the king's daughter.

• The man would have a statue built for him to commemorate the victory.

• No one in the man's family would ever have to pay taxes again.

• The man would be crowned the new king.

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How tall was Goliath?

• Between seven and eight feet tall!

• Over nine feet tall!

• Over ten feet tall!

• Over twelve feet tall!

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What army was David a soldier in?

• The Israelite army

• The army of Bethlehem

• The Philistine army

• None. He wasn't old enough to serve yet.

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What clan did David and his family belong to?

• The clan of Ephes-Dammim

• The clan of Ephrath

• The clan of Elah

• The clan of Eliab

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What town were the Philistines preparing to attack?

• Ephes-Dammim

• Socoh

• Azekah

• Bethlehem

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What was the name of David's father?

• Jesse

• Judah

• Saul

• Goliath

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