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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 would no man kiss the dame willingly?

2. What doesn't Robin like of Little John's return?

3. For what reason did Little John justify going to the Blue Boar?

4. Why did the two men fight on the bridge?

5. How many days did it take Robin's pain to fade?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does the Miller try and avoid conflict?

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

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

5. For what two reasons did the Sheriff of Nottingham vow to bring the outlaw Robin Hood to justice?

6. For what kinds of reasons were the people who joined Robin's band outcasts?

7. What did Friar Tuck say of Robin Hood?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In old England, a person could become an outlaw for little to no reason, and if the person was favored by the courts, could be put to death. How does this reflect a different judicial system than is present today? Do you think it is better or worse, and why?

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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