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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Who was the tall friar?
2. What was said was on the challengers hands?
3. Why does the author not bid that you follow further?
4. Why did Robin's cousin do him harm?
5. What day did Robin die?
Short Essay Questions
1. What did Robin ask of his final resting place?
2. How did the Corn Engrosser dress to travel in anonymity?
3. Why did Robin not cry out when she had cut too deeply to his arm?
4. In today's language, explain how the Bishop of Hereford got the King to break his promise to the Queen.
5. What did the message from Richard mean and what was it?
6. What did Little John say and why was he so upset at the appearance of Guy of Gisbourne?
7. What three things does the King hold dear?
8. How did "Guy of Gisbourne" explain the blood on his clothes?
9. How did Little John force the other friars to let him come with them?
10. Why does the author say that he doesn't blame the reader for putting down the book?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Almost every character in Robin's band has their own unique alias. List possible reasons that these names are given to the characters. How do you think these names are selected? How do they suit each individual character? List examples.
Essay Topic 2
Capital punishment is used throughout this novel as being a good alternative to true justice. Do you support or disagree with this statement? Why or why not? What would you suggest instead?
Essay Topic 3
Many people would say that the death of the first man wasn't justified and the reactions of the rashness of youth, but would support the death of Guy of Gisbourne as he was a really bad person. Do you think killing someone is ever justified? Why or why not?
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