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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. Who does Robin plan to find in order to fetch aid?
(a) Brother Matthew.
(b) Brother Luke.
(c) John-go-in-the-Wynd.
(d) His father.

2. What is John given in Section 10 for his role in the struggle?
(a) Land and sheep.
(b) Sheep and cows.
(c) Land and royalty status.
(d) A pardon.

3. What does Robin chastise himself for doing - even in joy – in Section 10?
(a) Crying.
(b) Yelling.
(c) Laughing.
(d) Smiling.

4. Who had Robin made friends with at the gate?
(a) Roger-at-gate.
(b) Mark-at-gate.
(c) George-at-gate.
(d) Alan-at-gate.

5. What reference does Peter use in Section 7 that Robin has previously heard?
(a) A sunny day.
(b) A door.
(c) A window.
(d) A wall.

Short Answer Questions

1. In which hostel do Brother Luke, Brother Matthews, and Robin stay the second evening of their journey?

2. What does Brother Luke say at the end of the novel?

3. What news does Adam the Yeoman bring?

4. What does Sir Peter say in Section 10 that gives Robin hope?

5. What finally causes the people to realize they are in danger in Section 9?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Robin gain access back into the town in Section 9? How does he physically get back inside the walls?

3. Describe John-go-in-the-Wynd’s departure. Where is he going? What does he make sure Robin knows how to do before he goes? Where does he make sure Robin knows how to go?

4. What is the plan for the attack on the Welsh? How will the aid army know when to strike, and how will they strike?

5. Describe the woods where Robin’s group eats, and the cabin where they sleep the night before they enter Lindsay.

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

7. Why is everyone nervous at the castle the night of the fog? What are they afraid of?

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

9. Explain how Robin and his protectors escape the inn. How do they flee their attackers?

10. 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?

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