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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 was the noise of distress?

2. What drew Robin to Locksley Town?

3. What town did the Sheriff head to to get his warrant served?

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

5. Who is the fair lady to whom others bow?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Friar Tuck say of Robin Hood?

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

3. Why did people try to get May Ellen from her tower and why wouldn't she marry?

4. Who stopped the dogs and how?

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

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

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

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

9. What was Little John's dilemma?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the differences between the book and most movies about Robin Hood. What main differences do you find? Why do you think these differences exist?

Essay Topic 2

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 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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