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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 day did he leave to find someone to help him?

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

3. What amount of money did the cobbler have?

4. How old is the knight's son?

5. What grieved Sir Robert Lee?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why was it that the Prioress betrayed Robin?

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

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

6. Why was the mob of people that fell upon David of Doncaster placated?

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

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

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

10. Why did Sir William head to Sherwood?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Robin uses many disguises, but his boldness quickly gives him away to any that know him. What exception is there to this rule? On what common holiday are similar games played, and what is the historical significance behind this ritualistic day?

Essay Topic 2

How does Robin's band differ from a gang? In which ways are they the same? How do you think Robin's band would fare today? What changed in the population to make this the case?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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