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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. Why does the adventure in Section 5 please Robin?

2. Why don’t Brother Luke, Brother Matthews, and Robin sleep in the forest the first night of their journey?

3. What is Robin excited to do while making his new creation in Section 4?

4. What is part of Brother Luke’s position at the monastery that Robin finds fascinating?

5. In Section 5, what does Robin say is a real adventure?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain what Robin begins crafting for himself in Section 4, and why it is so important for him to craft this item.

2. Where does the group sleep the first night of their journey, and why does Robin think this is such an important adventure?

3. Describe the first morning on the road in Section 5. What did the group eat, and who did they meet?

4. Describe what Robin sees and hears during his first days at St. Mark’s.

5. Describe St. Mark’s, including the various areas mentioned in the book.

6. Explain what Brother Luke does to help Robin gain upper body strength, and how he helps him when his muscles tire.

7. What is expected of Robin, in terms of his future, and why is this at risk?

8. What does Brother Luke say about the stars, and what does he question as a result?

9. What does John de Bureford write in his letter to Robin? What does this mean for the young man?

10. At the end of Section 1, Robin wonders what he has to be thankful for. What should he be thankful for, and what does this show about Robin at this point in the novel?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the character of Robin. Describe his outlook on his life at the beginning of the novel, and discuss how it changes throughout the novel. What happens to make his outlook change? What does he learn about his own abilities? What is he able to do by the end of the novel that makes him a success? What does this say about the power of one’s attitude?

Essay Topic 2

There are a number of important themes in the novel, including self-esteem, learning to overcome obstacles, courage, kindness, and many others. Choose at least two themes in the novel, and explain their use throughout the story. How does the author incorporate these themes, and why do you think they are important?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the character of Brother Luke with the character of Sir Peter. What are their similarities? What are their differences? How does each character help Robin in the story? Why does each character take the time to try to help Robin? What does this say about the role of different classes in the life of Robin?

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