1. Why did the elders of Israel come to Samuel at Ramah to request a king?
A.Samuel's sons were judges, but they did not follow his ways
B.Samuel was too old to serve as judge effectively
C.The Philistines had defeated Israel in battle
D.God commanded Samuel to appoint a king over Israel
2. What was God's initial response when Samuel brought Israel's request for a king to Him?
A.God immediately refused and commanded Samuel to anoint a king
B.God told Samuel to listen to the voice of the people and grant them a king
C.God instructed Samuel to rebuke the people for their unfaithfulness
D.God said Samuel should conduct a vote among the tribes of Israel
3. What did God instruct Samuel to do before granting Israel's request for a king?
A.Perform a great miracle to convince Israel they didn't need a king
B.Warn the people about what a king would do to them
C.Gather all the priests to offer sacrifices and prayers
D.Travel to Bethlehem to find the man who would be king
4. According to Samuel's warning, which of the following would NOT be a right a king would claim?
A.Taking the best of the fields and vineyards
B.Taking one-tenth of the seed and vintage
C.Distributing equal portions of land to all tribes
D.Taking the best of the servants and donkeys
5. Despite Samuel's warning, what did the people say they wanted?
A.They wanted to hear Samuel's prophetic word before deciding
B.They wanted to wait until Samuel appointed his replacement
C.They wanted a king so they could be like all the other nations
D.They wanted to reconsider and keep God as their only king
6. What did Samuel do after the people insisted on having a king?
A.He anointed the first volunteer who came forward
B.He refused to speak to them ever again
C.He agreed to their request and told them to go, each to his own town
D.He consulted with the priests about finding the proper candidate
7. What reason did Israel give for wanting a king like the other nations?
A.They needed a stronger military to defeat the Canaanites
B.They wanted someone to judge them and go out before them to fight their battles
C.They believed God was no longer powerful enough to protect them
D.They wanted to become a wealthy and prosperous trading nation
8. What would happen to Israel's sons according to Samuel's warning about a king?
A.They would become wealthy landowners and officers
B.The king would take them to be his charioteers, horsemen, and runners before his chariots
C.They would be appointed as judges over Israel's cities
D.The king would send them out as missionaries to other nations
9. According to Samuel's warning, what would the king assign to Israel's daughters?
A.To serve as judges and leaders of their communities
B.To work as perfumers, cooks, and bakers
C.To serve as prophets and priestly attendants
D.To manage the king's treasury and financial records
10. What did God say would happen to Israel when they cried out to Him because of their king?
A.God would immediately remove the king and restore Israel's freedom
B.God would not answer them, because they chose to have a king
C.God would send prophets to guide the king in his decisions
D.God would provide judges to rule alongside the king