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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For what reason did Little John justify going to the Blue Boar?
(a) He was going to have a tussle there.
(b) He considered the weather would be bent on rain.
(c) He wanted to meet a lass there.
(d) He was thirsty.

2. What was the penalty for poaching the king's game?
(a) Feet broken.
(b) Shaven ears.
(c) Hands broken.
(d) Beheading.

3. Where had Allan a Dale come from?
(a) Staffordshire.
(b) Whitby.
(c) York.
(d) London.

4. What two instruments were played?
(a) Bagpipes and Lutes.
(b) Harps and Lutes.
(c) Bagpipes and harps.
(d) Harps and Sitars.

5. What did Robin do before he lightened the purse of the rich?
(a) He made them promise to delay their taxes for a week.
(b) He feasted them.
(c) He made them promise to do good.
(d) He harrassed them.

6. Why did Little John enter into service with the Sheriff?
(a) He thought that he would make good money.
(b) It was warm in the winter and fattening in the summer.
(c) He thought he would find some merry jest.
(d) It was a good living.

7. Why was Robin's heart sick within him?
(a) He had hurt himself.
(b) He had killed a man.
(c) He had lost the girl of his dreams.
(d) He had suffered a mild heart attack.

8. Why was Robin mad at the Friar?
(a) He had insulted the fair Maid Marion.
(b) He had dumped Robin in the river.
(c) He had insulted Robin.
(d) He had besmirched Robin's honor.

9. What were the Sheriff's company surprised to see?
(a) Him come back without "Reynold".
(b) Him come back at all.
(c) Him come back in the company of Robin Hood.
(d) Him come out of the forest with a sack on his shoulders.

10. What was the name of the Tanner?
(a) Arthur a Land.
(b) Arther a Bland.
(c) Arthur a Bland.
(d) Bart a Bland.

11. What does Little John want to wear for a disguise?
(a) A suit of violet.
(b) A soldiers suit of armor.
(c) A friars suit.
(d) A suit of scarlet.

12. From where had the messenger come?
(a) Lincolnshire.
(b) Sherwood forest.
(c) London.
(d) Banbury Town.

13. What were the chords made of that they used to bind Will?
(a) Hemp.
(b) Rope.
(c) Polyester.
(d) Wool.

14. What feat of strength did the stranger perform?
(a) He beat Little John.
(b) He beat Robin.
(c) He tossed a boulder out of the way.
(d) He pulled up a sapling without struggle.

15. What is the new plan of the Sheriff?
(a) To post men at every tavern looking for Robin.
(b) To pay a huge sum to someone willing to go after Robin.
(c) To leave it be.
(d) To post constables on the road and paths.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Robin send into the forest?

2. How long did the Sheriff wait to get his warrant served?

3. How many of the Sheriff's men laid on the ground?

4. Who was the friar talking to when Robin happened upon him?

5. What was the prize offered to the winner of the contest?

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