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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 does Robin offer the beggar for a share of his food?

2. What grieved Sir Robert Lee?

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

4. Who was the tall friar?

5. What nail did the Corn Engrosser twist to gain access to the boots?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Sir William head to Sherwood?

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

3. What gifts were given to the Knight?

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

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

6. Why was it that the Prioress betrayed Robin?

7. Why does the author say that he doesn't blame the reader for putting down the book?

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

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

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

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

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 values do you think a knight would enter service? What about a merry man? What about a soldier? Compare and contrast the three.

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