Daniel's Choices
Why does Daniel ask Joel to give Simon a message?
Daniel wants Simon to know that Daniel is alive on the mountain.
Why had Joel and Malthace climbed the mountain that day?
It was a holiday and their last chance before moving away.
What worries Joel most about moving to Capernaum?
Joel will have to live near Roman soldiers every day.
What danger is Daniel trying to keep Joel and Malthace away from when he orders them to hide?
A surprise raid on an approaching slave caravan.
What task keeps Daniel working until late in the night?
Filing and breaking off Samson's iron bands.
What finally makes Daniel step out from hiding?
He cannot help himself from wanting to hear and speak to them after years away.
Which news about Leah upsets Daniel the most?
Leah still never comes out of the house.
Why does the ending of Chapter 1 feel dangerous?
A sentry from Rosh's group is waiting in the path below.
After Malthace climbs up to hide, what does Joel do?
He stays with Daniel instead of leaving.
Which detail best supports the idea that Samson seems dangerous to the men?
Samson's huge arms seem strong enough to crack a man's ribs.
Why does Daniel choose to lead the slave up the mountain himself?
Daniel hopes to impress Rosh after Joel wins notice.
What had Joel secretly hoped would happen on the mountain?
Joel would meet Rosh the outlaw.
Which moment best supports the idea that Daniel still feels proud of Israel's past?
Daniel points out the old battlefield and speaks about Joshua, Gideon, and David.
During the ambush, which person is Daniel told to take?
The trader wearing yellow and purple.
What is Daniel mostly trying to teach Samson while filing off the chains?
Rosh saved Samson and expects loyalty in the fight against Rome.
Why does Rosh finally allow Joel to leave the mountain?
Joel promises to keep silent and wait for his time.
How does Daniel most likely feel when Malthace asks to tell Daniel's grandmother that Daniel was seen?
Angry because old guilt is being stirred up again.
What does Joel's offer to share lunch mostly show?
Joel is willing to treat Daniel like a friend.
Why do some of Rosh's men protest when Rosh orders the slave's chains removed that night?
They fear the slave will attack them once free.
How does Samson react after the last iron bands fall away?
Samson kneels and presses his forehead against Daniel's foot.
Why does Daniel feel jealous after Rosh talks with Joel?
Daniel may feel jealous because Rosh gives Joel attention or recognition that Daniel wants.
What new kind of freedom does Samson receive in the cave?
Samson is free from the chains and receives a measure of trust and dignity.
How does Rosh act like a strong leader in this chapter?
Rosh leads decisively and takes responsibility for his group.
Why does Daniel decide that Joel can be trusted during the ambush?
Joel stays with Daniel and acts bravely rather than abandoning him during the danger.
What does Samson's action at the end reveal about Samson?
Samson's action suggests gratitude and humility after Daniel frees him.