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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. How much did their food cost?
2. How much did "Robert" want for his cattle?
3. Who is the Friar?
4. How long was Robin in Sherwood forest?
5. What was the prize offered to the winner of the contest?
Short Essay Questions
1. How did Robin get Little John not to speak of him getting beaten?
2. Why did people try to get May Ellen from her tower and why wouldn't she marry?
3. What is a dowry and why did the promise of one make the farmer give his blessing?
4. Why did the Sheriff think to take Robin for a fool?
5. What does the Sheriff offer "Jock" to join his band?
6. How was Robin going to play a joke on the Miller?
7. How was Little John dressed on his way to the fair?
8. Why do the cook and Little John fight?
9. What does Robin ask of his band of men when he leaves?
10. Why did the other foresters not go after Robin Hood?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
What kinds of things do you think lead Robin to be so bold about his actions outside of Sherwood? Why do you think he did these things? List two things that are extremely bold and would get him caught in today's situations. What would be used that wouldn't be available back in Robin's time?
Essay Topic 2
Every language has its own quirks that come from experience in the area in terminology that would be understood by locals but appear strange anywhere else. Give at least four examples of words that apply directly to culture differences and that could seem strange from another language. Hint: local slang.
Essay Topic 3
Almost every character in Robin's band has their own unique alias. List possible reasons that these names are given to the characters. How do you think these names are selected? How do they suit each individual character? List examples.
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