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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. How long had Robin's band seen no sport?

2. What were the Sheriff's company surprised to see?

3. How did Little John fare in the Sheriff's employ?

4. What is the name that Little John chose for himself?

5. How much money does Robin give to the farmer as a dowry for his daughter?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Robin punish the Sheriff?

2. What did Friar Tuck say of Robin Hood?

3. What was Little John's dilemma?

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

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

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

7. Who stopped the dogs and how?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Capital punishment is used throughout this novel as being a good alternative to true justice. Do you support or disagree with this statement? Why or why not? What would you suggest instead?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Every language has its own quirks that come from experience in the area in terminology that would be understood by locals but appear strange anywhere else. Give at least four examples of words that apply directly to culture differences and that could seem strange from another language. Hint: local slang.

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