1. What was Hannah's vow to the Lord regarding her promised son Samuel in 1 Samuel 1?
A.That he would be a priest and serve in the temple for his entire life
B.That he would never cut his hair and would be a Nazarite from birth
C.That he would become a king of Israel and rule with wisdom
D.That he would marry a woman from Benjamin and establish a dynasty
2. In 1 Samuel 3, how did the Lord first call Samuel as a young boy?
A.Through a vision while Samuel was sleeping in the temple
B.A voice called Samuel's name, which he initially mistook for Eli's voice
C.An angel appeared to him and announced God's plan
D.Samuel heard a loud thunderous sound that filled the entire temple
3. What enemy nation captured the Ark of the Covenant in battle during Samuel's time as judge (1 Samuel 4)?
A.The Moabites
B.The Ammonites
C.The Philistines
D.The Amalekites
4. What unusual event happened to the Philistine god Dagon after the Ark of the Covenant was placed in his temple (1 Samuel 5)?
A.His statue fell face-down before the Ark and his head and hands broke off
B.Lightning from heaven destroyed the entire temple structure
C.The statue grew larger and more imposing than before
D.Worshippers reported they could no longer see or hear the god
5. In 1 Samuel 8, what request did the Israelites make to Samuel that displeased him and the Lord?
A.They asked for a prophet who could perform miracles
B.They asked for a king to rule over them like other nations
C.They asked for a high priest who was not from Eli's family
D.They asked for permission to build a central place of worship
6. What was Saul's background before Samuel anointed him as king of Israel (1 Samuel 9)?
A.He was a wealthy merchant from the tribe of Judah
B.He was a shepherd from the town of Bethlehem
C.He was a young man from Benjamin, handsome and tall, searching for lost donkeys
D.He was a military commander already leading Israeli forces against the Philistines
7. How did Samuel publicly present Saul as the chosen king to all Israel (1 Samuel 10)?
A.By having him perform a miraculous sign before the assembled people
B.By casting lots before the Lord, with Saul ultimately being selected
C.By having a prophet proclaim Saul's name throughout the land for forty days
D.By anointing him with oil in front of the twelve tribal leaders
8. Which enemy threat prompted Saul's first military action as king (1 Samuel 11)?
A.A Philistine invasion of the northern tribes
B.An Amalekite raid on the towns of Benjamin
C.Nahash the Ammonite threatening to put out the right eyes of the men of Jabesh Gilead
D.A Moabite incursion into the territory of Reuben
9. What transgression did Saul commit at Gilgal that caused Samuel to declare the kingdom would not endure (1 Samuel 13)?
A.He killed a Levite priest without consulting the Urim
B.He made an unauthorized sacrifice instead of waiting for Samuel
C.He refused to go to war against the Philistines despite Samuel's instructions
D.He stole the golden articles from the altar of the Lord
10. Which of Saul's sons showed remarkable courage by attacking a Philistine garrison with only his armor-bearer (1 Samuel 14)?
A.Abner
B.Ishvi
C.Jonathan
D.Malki-Shua
11. What command did Samuel give Saul regarding the Amalekites, which Saul failed to fully obey (1 Samuel 15)?
A.To destroy only the Amalekite soldiers but spare the women and children
B.To completely destroy all the Amalekites and all their possessions, sparing nothing
C.To capture the Amalekite king and bring him back for public execution
D.To raid the Amalekite villages but allow the people to return to their homeland
12. What was David's occupation before he was brought to Saul's court (1 Samuel 16)?
A.He was a grain merchant in Bethlehem
B.He was a shepherd watching his father's flock
C.He was a musician and singer at the temple in Shiloh
D.He was a young soldier in Saul's army
13. Why did Saul first summon David to his court (1 Samuel 16)?
A.To teach Saul how to be a better king
B.To serve as one of his royal advisors
C.Because David was skilled with the lyre and could soothe Saul's troubled spirit
D.To serve as a commander in Saul's army against the Philistines
14. What was the source of the rivalry between David and Saul that began after David's victory over Goliath (1 Samuel 17-18)?
A.Saul believed David had deliberately avoided coming to his aid
B.Saul became jealous because the people praised David more than him
C.Saul feared David would betray him to the Philistines
D.Saul was angry that David had killed the giant without permission
15. In 1 Samuel 25, why did Nabal refuse to provide supplies to David, and how did his wife Abigail respond?
A.Nabal refused out of stinginess, and Abigail secretly poisoned him with her gifts
B.Nabal was offended by David's tone and refused, but Abigail brought supplies to David and apologized
C.Nabal was away, so his servants refused, and Abigail cursed David in anger
D.Nabal claimed David was not truly a lord, and Abigail paid him a large sum to change his mind
16. What surprising act of mercy did David show toward Saul in the cave at En Gedi (1 Samuel 24)?
A.He gave Saul shelter and provisions while Saul was hiding from enemies
B.He could have killed Saul but instead only cut off a corner of Saul's robe to prove his opportunity
C.He warned Saul of an ambush that the Philistines had planned
D.He offered to return as Saul's loyal servant and end their conflict
17. How did the Book of 1 Samuel conclude regarding Saul's final battle and death (1 Samuel 31)?
A.Saul was captured by the Philistines and executed in Jerusalem
B.Saul and his sons were killed in battle on Mount Gilboa, and the Philistines hung their bodies on the wall of Beth Shan
C.Saul fled to Egypt and lived in exile until his death
D.Saul was assassinated by one of his own officers to prevent capture by the Philistines