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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 disheartened?

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

3. How many arrows flew into the thicket after Robin?

4. Who moved the King to break his promise to the Queen?

5. What disguise did the King wear?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was unique about the poor man's shoes?

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

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

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

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

6. How did "Guy of Gisbourne" explain the blood on his clothes?

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

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

9. Why was it that the Prioress betrayed Robin?

10. Why did Sir Richard Lee tell the Queen what the King was up to?

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

A lot of stories start out from being fact, but through time are distorted to almost heroic proportions. Give at least two examples of such distortions that are made or may originate from fact. These stories usually enlist people that actually existed at one point.

Essay Topic 3

What kinds of things do you think lead Robin to be so bold about his actions outside of Sherwood? Why do you think he did these things? List two things that are extremely bold and would get him caught in today's situations. What would be used that wouldn't be available back in Robin's time?

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