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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 it such a fierce fight?

2. Why would the information about the Sheriff be of interest to Robin?

3. Where was the tournament held?

4. How much of the Bishops money did Robin leave to the Bishop?

5. What is it that Robin digs into first?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why was the King moved by Sir Henry's fealty?

2. Who was the person that Robin ran into and why was he hated?

3. How did Little John force the other friars to let him come with them?

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

5. How did the Corn Engrosser dress to travel in anonymity?

6. What did Robin ask of his final resting place?

7. What did Gilbert say of Robin's shooting?

8. What fascinated Sir Richard about the youth in the wrestling match?

9. Why did the Queen argue so valiantly for Robin?

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

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

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?

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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