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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. When is Will due to be hanged?

2. What was the stranger's name?

3. Why did Robin follow the voices and commotion?

4. What deal had been struck between Robin and the Bishop?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Friar Tuck say of Robin Hood?

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

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

4. Why did people stop and stare at the three travelers?

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

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

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

8. How does the Miller try and avoid conflict?

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

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

What kind of story is this novel? In what ways are the characters unbelievable? What kinds of events are likely blown out of proportion and how do you think this happened?

Essay Topic 2

Robin often acts in his own interest. Support or deny this statement. How do you think the band of men act as a whole, lawless or selfless? Explain your answer and draw up an essay in support or condemnation of the merry men and their dealings.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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