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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which was the first beggar to fight with Robin?
(a) The "Blind" beggar.
(b) The "Dumb" beggar.
(c) The "Deaf" beggar.
(d) The "Lame" beggar.

2. Why does the author not bid that you follow further?
(a) It is legend only, not truth.
(b) It is all lies.
(c) It is Robins' wish that it not be told.
(d) The following is sad.

3. Who was in the King's service, and the son of a beneficiary of Robin?
(a) Sir Henry of the Lea.
(b) Sir George of the Lea.
(c) Sir Robert of the Lea.
(d) Sir James of the Lea.

4. Who took third place?
(a) Harris.
(b) Hubert.
(c) Herbert.
(d) Henry.

5. Where were the other two friars headed?
(a) Lincoln.
(b) Doncaster.
(c) Nottingham.
(d) Sherwood.

6. How many shots did it take for Robin to hit the wand?
(a) Four.
(b) Two.
(c) Three.
(d) One.

7. What disguise did the King wear?
(a) A yeomans clothes.
(b) A beggars clothes.
(c) The Order of the Black Friar.
(d) Prior's robes.

8. What is in the bowl?
(a) Fish.
(b) Pork soup.
(c) Clams.
(d) A crab.

9. What day did he leave to find someone to help him?
(a) The fourth.
(b) The sixth.
(c) The third.
(d) The fifth.

10. What is it that Robin digs into first?
(a) Pigeon pie.
(b) A knuckle of ham.
(c) The eggs.
(d) Oat cakes.

11. Who was the stranger?
(a) Larson of London.
(b) Guy of Gisbourne.
(c) Yarwick of York.
(d) Jay of Gainsborough.

12. What caused the fever?
(a) A butt of bad beer.
(b) A thickening of the blood.
(c) A mysterious illness.
(d) Robin's brooding about those who he'd killed.

13. What was the beggars quarterstaff made of?
(a) Blackthorn.
(b) Oak.
(c) Cedar.
(d) Ash.

14. What happened when Little John fired upon the Sheriff?
(a) He missed.
(b) His bow broke.
(c) His string broke.
(d) He hit him.

15. What was "one of the greatest joys" to befall Robin and his merry men?
(a) Allan a Dale's singing.
(b) The sight of Maid Marion.
(c) A good skin of March ale.
(d) A roasted spit of venison.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who sent the assassin?

2. What would have happened if Sir Richard had not intervened?

3. How many tuns of alcohol was the king wagering?

4. How many eggs did the beggar have?

5. What day did Robin die?

(see the answer keys)

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