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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 Robin take so much pride in his crafting?

2. What feeling does Robin have as he works in the garden in Section 3?

3. What tool is Robin allowed to use to make his cross?

4. In Section 3, what does Robin say to his father in the letter about his legs?

5. What is the wooden object Robin begins whittling at the opening of Section 4?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe what happens to cause Robin’s outburst in Section 3, and Brother Matthew’s response.

2. Describe Brother Luke’s arrival in Section 1, and Robin’s reaction.

3. Describe Robin’s letter to his father in Section 3. What does it say, and what is the tone?

4. Describe the journey to St. Mark’s.

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

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

7. Explain Robin’s secret in Section 4. What can he now do, and what does this show?

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

9. Describe how Robin comes to the nickname Crookshanks.

10. Describe the town as it is decorated for Midsummer Eve. What does Robin see?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

The feudal system was in place during the writing of the novel, and this system placed citizens according to their social class. What social class is Robin? Brother Luke? Sir Peter? How do their various classes dictate what these individuals do in the novel? Would Robin be as catered to if he were he the son of a laborer? The son of a king? What does this say about the servant class of London at the time?

Essay Topic 3

Religion plays a powerful role in the novel for Brother Luke. Explain why his religion is so important. How does he convey his love and loyalty to God? How does he convey to Robin the need to pray, and to be thankful to God for blessings? Why is religion and the role of the monks important in the novel to others in London?

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