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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. Who is the fair lady to whom others bow?

2. What two instruments were played?

3. Who did the friar call?

4. How long was Robin in Sherwood forest?

5. What bird does Will give bread to?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did the Sheriff think to take Robin for a fool?

2. How was Little John dressed on his way to the fair?

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

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

5. Why did Robin invite Arthur to join the merry men?

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

7. Why did Robin punish the Sheriff?

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

9. How was Robin going to play a joke on the Miller?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

A lot of stories start out from being fact, but through time are distorted to almost heroic proportions. Give at least two examples of such distortions that are made or may originate from fact. These stories usually enlist people that actually existed at one point.

Essay Topic 2

Many people would say that the death of the first man wasn't justified and the reactions of the rashness of youth, but would support the death of Guy of Gisbourne as he was a really bad person. Do you think killing someone is ever justified? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Eventual the Prioress kills Robin. Do you think this is a fitting end to Robin's life? Why or why not? Explain how a death by betrayal could be considered a poor way to die for such a great historical legend.

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