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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long after curfew is John to wait before he sounds the alarm?
(a) Twelve hours.
(b) Five hours.
(c) One hour.
(d) Five minutes.

2. What causes Robin to finally stop swimming?
(a) The coming of winter.
(b) The coming of fall.
(c) The coming of summer.
(d) The coming of spring.

3. What does John do to sound the alarm?
(a) Sounds the horns.
(b) Shouts to the army.
(c) Rings the bells.
(d) Plays his harp.

4. What food is made for Robin before he falls asleep when he reaches his destination in Section 9?
(a) Bannock.
(b) Stew.
(c) Colcannon.
(d) Dumplings.

5. What day do Brother Luke, Brother Matthews, and Robin reach High Street?
(a) The fourth.
(b) The first.
(c) The eighth.
(d) The second.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Robin plan to find in order to fetch aid?

2. How does Robin know the sentry has passed in Section 9?

3. What does Brother Luke pray for, as the group takes lunch in Section 7?

4. What does Sir Peter hail Robin as in Section 10?

5. How does Robin make his way inside the town in Section 9?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Robin’s relationship with Alan-at-gate. What type of person is Alan, and what does Robin learn about him quickly?

2. Describe the meeting of Robin’s mother and father with Robin. What is said, what are their reactions?

3. What possible enemies does the castle face, and how could they breech the defenses, according to John-go-in-the-Wynd and Adam? What tactics could enemies use?

4. Describe the scene in Section 6 when Brother Luke guides Robin to swim, even though it is cold. What is his purpose in this?

5. Explain Brother Luke’s response to Robin’s questions of whether or not he will walk. What does Brother Luke say, and how is this important for Robin’s self-esteem?

6. Explain why food supplies are so low within the castle in Section 9. What else is low?

7. How are Robin and John-go-in-the-Wynd greeted on their arrival back into the castle in Section 10? What is given to John, and how does Brother Luke reward him?

8. What happens when Robin reaches the assistance he needs in Section 9? Who greets him, and where do they go for aid? What plan is put into place for assistance?

9. Explain the news Adam the yeoman brings to Sir Peter in the hall. What is the situation?

10. Describe the fair Robin and his caretakers attend. What activities are there, and what does Robin see that amuses him?

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