The Bronze Bow Questions on Chapter 7
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In "The Bronze Bow," what impossible task are Joel, Daniel, and Thacia hoping to accomplish?
Joel, Daniel, and Thacia hope to achieve the seemingly impossible task of freeing the Jewish people from Roman oppression. They vow to fight for Israel's liberation, inspired by a scripture passage...
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Where are examples of hyperbole and figurative language in chapters 1-12 of The Bronze Bow?
Examples of hyperbole and figurative language in chapters 1-12 include the biblical reference from Psalm 18:34: "He trains my hands for war, so that my arms can bend a bow of bronze," highlighting...
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Occurrences and significance of the "bronze bow" in "The Bronze Bow"
The "bronze bow" appears symbolically throughout The Bronze Bow, representing strength and resilience. Daniel and his friends adopt it as their emblem, inspired by a verse from Psalms, to signify...
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Joel reads a passage to Daniel and Thacia in The Bronze Bow
In The Bronze Bow, Joel reads a passage from the Book of Enoch to Daniel and Thacia. This passage speaks of a future deliverer who will free Israel from oppression. The reading reinforces their...
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Why was Daniel's father crucified in "The Bronze Bow"?
Daniel's father was crucified because he attempted to rescue his brother, Daniel's uncle, who had been arrested for failing to pay taxes. The uncle had used tax money to buy his wife a gift, leading...
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Daniel's journey of hatred and eventual release of vengeance against the Romans in The Bronze Bow
Daniel's journey in The Bronze Bow revolves around his intense hatred for the Romans, which initially drives his actions. Over time, through interactions with Jesus and other characters, he learns...
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Where in the Bible is the reference to The Bronze Bow?
Though the title is based on references to Psalms 18:34, the Bible does not indicate that the bow symbolizes love. The Bronze Bow by Elizabeth George Speare has been challenged and banned in several...
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In The Bronze Bow, what occurs when Daniel is walking home?
In The Bronze Bow, as Daniel is walking home with Nathan, they're suddenly attacked by about half a dozen boys who leap out at them from the darkness. With Nathan's help, Daniel manages to beat them...
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In The Bronze Bow, why does Daniel feel homesick during his visit with his grandmother and Leah?
Daniel feels homesick during his visit with his grandmother and Leah because he struggles to reconnect with them after living with outlaws for years. His grandmother is frail, and his sister, Leah,...