View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What fee would those who joined Robins' band gain?

2. What trees surrounded the inn?

3. What did Robin rename Will Gamwell?

4. Who was the only man as attractive as Will?

5. When is Will due to be hanged?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Why did Robin punish the Sheriff?

5. What does King Henry say about the Sheriff's request for assistance?

6. What was Little John's dilemma?

7. Why did the other foresters not go after Robin Hood?

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

9. What did Friar Tuck say of Robin Hood?

10. What does the Sheriff offer "Jock" to join his band?

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

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 3

What kinds of things do you think lead Robin to be so bold about his actions outside of Sherwood? Why do you think he did these things? List two things that are extremely bold and would get him caught in today's situations. What would be used that wouldn't be available back in Robin's time?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 946 words (approx. 4 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample