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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long did the Sheriff wait to get his warrant served?
(a) Six months.
(b) Three months.
(c) Two weeks.
(d) A fortnight.

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

3. Which knight did Will Scathelock speak of?
(a) Sir Gawaine.
(b) Sir Lancelot.
(c) Sir Carodoc.
(d) Sir Keith.

4. Who will be chief while Robin is gone?
(a) Arthur a Bland.
(b) Will Scathelock.
(c) Will Scarlet.
(d) Little John.

5. Where does the friar dwell that will help him?
(a) Fall abbey.
(b) Fountains abbey.
(c) Hilldale Valley abbey.
(d) Fountain abbey.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who loved a good joke?

2. How is the Sheriff of Nottingham described?

3. Why did Robin kill the forester?

4. How many days did it take Robin's pain to fade?

5. What did Robin do before he lightened the purse of the rich?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Robin wish for Allan a Dale to stay with the band?

2. Who stopped the dogs and how?

3. Why does Robin give back the Sheriff his silver and not take his money?

4. What does Robin ask of his band of men when he leaves?

5. Why did people try to get May Ellen from her tower and why wouldn't she marry?

6. Why wouldn't anyone go to serve the warrant for Robin Hood's arrest?

7. How did Will show unmitigated bravery?

8. Why did people stop and stare at the three travelers?

9. Why didn't the bishop want to dine with Robin in Sherwood?

10. What reasons does Robin give the Tinker to join his band of merry men?

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