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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. Why did the Sheriff decide that he would no longer go after Robin?

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

3. Who sent the message to the Sheriff that Robin had won the prize?

4. What did Robin ask of the Bishop for the bride?

5. Why did Robin accompany Little John to the edge of Sherwood?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was Little John's dilemma?

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

3. What is a dowry and why did the promise of one make the farmer give his blessing?

4. Why did Robin punish the Sheriff?

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

6. How did the Sheriff's men at the Blue Boar know it was Will Stutely even though he was disguised?

7. How did Robin get Little John not to speak of him getting beaten?

8. How did Will show unmitigated bravery?

9. What vows did the men who joined Robin's band make?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Robin uses many disguises, but his boldness quickly gives him away to any that know him. What exception is there to this rule? On what common holiday are similar games played, and what is the historical significance behind this ritualistic day?

Essay Topic 2

What kind of man is Robin Hood? Why do you think this? What kind of friend is he? What kind of leader is he? Is he trustworthy? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

For what values do you think a knight would enter service? What about a merry man? What about a soldier? Compare and contrast the three.

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