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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 was Robin's heart sick within him?

2. What feathers were the guides of Robin's arrows made from?

3. For what reason did Little John head to see Hugh Longshanks of Ancaster?

4. What does the Tanner sing of?

5. Who did Little John face in quarter staff?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How does the Miller try and avoid conflict?

5. What did Friar Tuck say of Robin Hood?

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

7. What was Little John's dilemma?

8. Why do the cook and Little John fight?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Robin and his family seem to have a penchant for getting into trouble with the law. List the offenses of the three family members of Robin and Robin himself, and explain their crimes. What is different about them? What is similar?

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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