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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. What is the name of Sir Peter’s wife?

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

3. Who does Robin plan to find in order to fetch aid?

4. How long after curfew is John to wait before he sounds the alarm?

5. What do the ruffians do when they see Brother Luke, Brother Matthews, and Robin escaping the inn?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Explain how Robin is received by Sir Peter and Lady Constance. Is the meeting a kind one, or not? What does Sir Peter say to Robin that reminds him of Brother Luke?

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

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

7. Describe Robin’s relationship with Alan-at-gate. What type of person is Alan, and what does Robin learn about him quickly?

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

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

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

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?

Essay Topic 2

The plague is rampant throughout London at the beginning of the novel. How does the plague affect Robin directly? How does it affect Brother Luke, and the other monks? What is the effect of the plague on the rest of London, such as trade, population, and places like St. Mark’s? How could Robin’s story have been different if Ellen had not been taken by the plague?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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