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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 does Robin know the sentry has passed in Section 9?
(a) He hears the key.
(b) He listens for the dogs.
(c) He counts the paces.
(d) He hears the bell.

2. What do Brother Luke and John request of Robin in Section 6?
(a) That he walk.
(b) That he sing.
(c) That he say his prayers.
(d) That he do his daily swim.

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

4. Who comes to the aid of Sir Peter in Section 9?
(a) John the Minstrel.
(b) Jack Lawson.
(c) Hugh Fitzhugh.
(d) Brother Luke and the Monks.

5. In Section 10, what does the King ask Robin if he can do?
(a) Kneel.
(b) Walk.
(c) Dance.
(d) Pray.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Robin have to do to get to the other side of the river in Section 9?

2. How do Robin and John enter the church in Section 10?

3. What does Robin hear the men beneath them at the inn trying to plan?

4. Where does Robin begin staying during the day in Section 10?

5. What does Robin wonder at the beginning of Section 8?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Describe what Robin sees, once the strike on the Welsh has begun, and after its success.

4. Describe Robin’s swim across the river in Section 9. What drives him to keep going, and what challenges his ambitions?

5. 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?

6. Once Robin’s group does escape the inn, where do they sleep? Why does Brother Luke insist on leaving a farthing and a prayer?

7. Describe Robin’s encounter with the Welsh soldiers. What happened, and how did he escape?

8. 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?

9. 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?

10. What happens before the end of the day in Section 8? What does that mean for the people of the town? Where are they?

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