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

2. What nail did the Corn Engrosser twist to gain access to the boots?
(a) The first nail under the toe.
(b) The fourth nail from the toe.
(c) The third nail from the toe.
(d) The second nail from the toe.

3. Who did Robin run into on the borders of Sherwood?
(a) Richard of the Lea.
(b) Richard Partington.
(c) Henry of the Lea.
(d) The Sheriff of Nottingham.

4. What kind of bird sits inside the "blossoming hedge"?
(a) A robin.
(b) A crow.
(c) A sparrow.
(d) A finch.

5. How did Robin tell Little John he was dying?
(a) To bury him forthwith.
(b) That he was to take over the band.
(c) That he should go to the safe and clear it out.
(d) They would never roam the woodlands again.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Good King Richard and his band do?

2. What was given to Robin as a present?

3. Who was the tall friar?

4. What does Robin tell his men to be?

5. Little John broke the door as though it were made of...?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Robin not cry out when she had cut too deeply to his arm?

2. What did Gilbert say of Robin's shooting?

3. How did "Guy of Gisbourne" explain the blood on his clothes?

4. Why does the author say that he doesn't blame the reader for putting down the book?

5. What three things does the King hold dear?

6. What fascinated Sir Richard about the youth in the wrestling match?

7. Why was it that the three beggars attacked Robin?

8. What did the message from Richard mean and what was it?

9. In today's language, explain how the Bishop of Hereford got the King to break his promise to the Queen.

10. Why did Little John help the ladies?

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