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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 nail did the Corn Engrosser twist to gain access to the boots?

2. Why was Robin so happy to be back in Sherwood?

3. Why was the old woman crying?

4. What grieved Sir Robert Lee?

5. What happened among the people of the area of Sherwood upon Robin's announced return?

Short Essay Questions

1. What three things does the King hold dear?

2. Why was it that the Prioress betrayed Robin?

3. What did Little John overhear, and why is it of interest to Robin?

4. Why did Robin not cry out when she had cut too deeply to his arm?

5. What did the message from Richard mean and what was it?

6. What did Little John say and why was he so upset at the appearance of Guy of Gisbourne?

7. What did the King say of Richard of the Lea's loyalty to Robin Hood?

8. Why did Sir William head to Sherwood?

9. Why did the Knight pawn his land and for what reason?

10. How did Robin convince Little John not to hurt the women of the Priory?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

For what kind of principles were battles fought in the age of Robin Hood? For what kinds of principles are battles fought today? What has changed? Why do you think this is?

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