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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 the Sheriff of Nottingham vexed?

2. Who was not included in the men the King took?

3. What was the name of the yeoman who'd held his own until he met William?

4. What grieved Sir Robert Lee?

5. How much money did Little John leave with them?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What gifts were given to the Knight?

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

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

7. Why did Sir William head to Sherwood?

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

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

10. In today's language, explain how the Bishop of Hereford got the King to break his promise to the Queen.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Many times throughout the novel, honor is held higher than money, fame or fortune. Explain what differences occur in our social structure that undermine the possibility of such a life being maintained at present.

Essay Topic 2

Almost every character in Robin's band has their own unique alias. List possible reasons that these names are given to the characters. How do you think these names are selected? How do they suit each individual character? List examples.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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