1. What was the name of Samuel's mother, and what vow did she make before his birth?
A.Hannah; she vowed that Samuel would be a Nazirite dedicated to the Lord
B.Elkanah's wife; she vowed Samuel would become a priest like Eli
C.Peninnah; she vowed Samuel would lead Israel as a judge
D.Ruth; she vowed Samuel would marry into the priestly line
2. In 1 Samuel 15, what specific command did the Lord give Samuel to deliver to Saul regarding the Amalekites?
A.Utterly destroy all the Amalekites and everything they possess, sparing nothing
B.Capture the Amalekite king Agag but allow the people to leave
C.Drive the Amalekites from Israel but preserve their livestock for sacrifice
D.Enslave the Amalekites as payment for past raids on Israelite villages
3. How many stones did David select from the brook before his encounter with Goliath?
A.Five stones
B.Seven stones
C.Ten stones
D.Twelve stones
4. What was the name of Saul's son who formed a close friendship with David, and how many times did David swear an oath to him?
A.Jonathan; David swore an oath twice
B.Jonathan; David swore an oath once
C.Ishbosheth; David swore multiple oaths
D.Abinadab; David swore an oath before the ark
5. What was Nabal's occupation and primary characteristic that led to his conflict with David?
A.He was a wealthy shepherd known for his harsh and arrogant behavior
B.He was a merchant who refused to pay taxes to David
C.He was a priest who challenged David's authority over Israel
D.He was a military commander who allied with the Philistines
6. After Saul's death, which Philistine city displayed Saul's armor in their temple, and where was Saul's body found?
A.Ashkelon; Saul's body was on Mount Gilboa
B.Ashdod; Saul's body was found at Jabesh-Gilead
C.Gaza; Saul's body was carried to Beth-Shean
D.Gath; Saul's body was buried at Bethel
7. What was the name of the Hittite woman whom David saw bathing from his rooftop, and what was her husband's military rank?
A.Bathsheba; her husband Uriah was a captain of David's guard
B.Gomer; her husband was a general in the Israelite army
C.Haggith; her husband was a Philistine commander
D.Michal; her husband was a priest in Shiloh
8. What was the reason the Lord rejected Saul as king according to Samuel in 1 Samuel 15:22-23?
A.Because Saul valued obedience to his own will over obedience to the Lord's commands
B.Because Saul failed to completely conquer all of Israel's enemies
C.Because Saul refused to establish a royal court in Jerusalem
D.Because Saul allowed foreign religions to flourish in Israel
9. What physical description is given of Goliath in 1 Samuel 17, including his height and the weight of his armor?
A.Six cubits and a span tall; his iron breastplate weighed five thousand shekels
B.Nine cubits tall; his armor weighed ten thousand shekels
C.Eight cubits tall; his spear weighed six hundred shekels
D.Ten cubits tall; his entire armor weighed eight thousand shekels
10. Which town did David flee to and where he feigned madness before the Philistine king Achish?
A.Gath; David scratched marks on the city gate and let saliva run down his beard
B.Ashkelon; David pretended to have a spiritual illness
C.Gaza; David claimed to be under a curse from Samuel
D.Ekron; David hid in caves and spoke in tongues