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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. What is the new plan of the Sheriff?

2. Why was Robin's heart sick within him?

3. Why did Robin follow the voices and commotion?

4. How much did "Robert" want for his cattle?

5. What was the penalty for poaching the king's game?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Will show unmitigated bravery?

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

3. Why didn't Robin want Little John to go to the fair?

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

5. Why did Robin punish the Sheriff?

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

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

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

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

10. Why did John Little join Robin's band?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Many times throughout the novel, honor is held higher than money, fame or fortune. Explain what differences occur in our social structure that undermine the possibility of such a life being maintained at present.

Essay Topic 2

Compare the police to Robin's band of merry men. How are they similar? How do they differ? How are they the same? In what ways would one survive and the other would 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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