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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What action does Robin’s father put into place in Section 5?
(a) Robin is to be taken to a surgeon.
(b) Robin is to be taken home.
(c) Robin is to be taken to boarding school.
(d) Robin is to be taken to Sir Peter.

2. What does Robin begin to feel in Section 3 that he will be able to do soon?
(a) He will be able to write.
(b) He will be able to sing.
(c) He will be able to walk.
(d) He will be able to read.

3. What happens with the plague at the beginning of Section 3?
(a) The plague worsens.
(b) The plague begins to dissipate.
(c) The plague kills many.
(d) The plague disappears.

4. What finally slowly comes to an end at the beginning of Section 4?
(a) The drought.
(b) The plague.
(c) The war.
(d) The famine.

5. Why was Brother Luke called Chaucer?
(a) His mother was a seamstress.
(b) His father was a shoemaker.
(c) His uncle was a shopkeeper.
(d) His father was a knight.

6. Who reads Robin the letter he receives in Section 5?
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d) He reads it himself.

7. Why does Robin become angry at the young man in Section 2 for teasing him?
(a) He believes the boy is only pretending to be crippled.
(b) He believes the boy is angry.
(c) He believes the boy is cruel.
(d) He believes the young man is making fun of him.

8. What spills all over Ellen in Section 1?
(a) Water.
(b) Porridge.
(c) Ale.
(d) Bread dough.

9. In Section 1, what does Brother Luke explain about always finding a way through?
(a) He explains there is always a way to cut vines.
(b) He explains there is always a wall in a garden.
(c) He explains there is always a door in the wall.
(d) He explains there is always a person to help.

10. What does Brother Luke do in Section 1 to help Robin’s muscles?
(a) He massages them with oils.
(b) He sticks needles in them.
(c) He heats them.
(d) He rubs them.

11. What does Robin ask Brother Luke to do in Section 3?
(a) Help him learn to cook.
(b) Help him learn to dance.
(c) Help him learn to walk again.
(d) Help him write a letter.

12. Why does Brother Luke keep making Robin continue?
(a) He is teaching him quality workmanship.
(b) He waits for Robin to give up.
(c) He is a perfectionist.
(d) He is tired of dealing with Robin.

13. In Section 3, what does Robin say to his father in the letter about his legs?
(a) He says they are like two boat anchors.
(b) He says they are like two sausages.
(c) He says they are like two hamburger patties
(d) He says they are like two dead weights.

14. With whom does Brother Luke, Brother Matthews, and Robin share their meal in the rain?
(a) A king.
(b) A minstrel.
(c) A knight.
(d) A soldier.

15. In Section 5, what does Robin say is a real adventure?
(a) Eating raw meat.
(b) Hunting his own food.
(c) Sleeping outside.
(d) Sleeping at an inn.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Brother Luke help Robin with his crafting?

2. How does Brother Luke use Robin’s letter to his father in Section 3 as his first lesson in writing?

3. What does Geoffrey call Robin?

4. What is Robin’s immediate concern about his new mode of transportation in Section 4?

5. What does Robin’s father plan to tell his mother, according to the letter in Section 5?

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