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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. Where does John propose in Section 7 that he, Brother Luke, and Robin stay in the woods?

2. Where is Lady Constance to bring the women and children in Section 8?

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

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

5. Why does Robin dread meeting Sir Peter?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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 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?

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

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

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

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

9. Describe Robin’s new course of study and actions in Section 7, as devised by Brother Luke. What duties does his new life entail?

10. Describe Robin’s plan for his escape to find help for the castle. How will he leave, what will he do if caught, and who will he seek for aid?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Robin’s relationship with his father, from the beginning of the novel, appears to be based on Robin’s respect for his father, and his desire to be like his father. How is this relayed by the author when Robin’s father is not a present character in the novel? How does Robin see his father? What does the letter to his father say about his feelings toward his father? What instances does Robin show awe toward his father’s ability? What does his father’s response at the end of the novel, when he returns home, say about his feelings for his son?

Essay Topic 2

Explain what happens to Robin’s parents at the beginning of the novel, and describe their reappearance later in the novel. Do you think his parents were right to leave him alone, with only the servants? Do you think this is common, during the time of the novel? How did Robin feel about his parents’ departure? How does he feel at the end of the novel, when they return?

Essay Topic 3

At the end of the novel, Robin risks his own life to save the castle. Discuss the various life tools he used during his adventure, and explain where he learned the skills he needed to achieve success. How did his strength training help him? How did his spiritual training help? His woodworking? His schoolwork? His ability to relate to others? His ability to accept his disability, and in fact, to use it to his advantage?

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