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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 did Robin follow the voices and commotion?

2. Which knight did Will Scathelock speak of?

3. Why did Will leave the home?

4. How long was Robin in Sherwood forest?

5. Who is the fair lady to whom others bow?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the Miller try and avoid conflict?

2. Why did John Little join Robin's band?

3. Why didn't Robin want Little John to go to the fair?

4. What is a dowry and why did the promise of one make the farmer give his blessing?

5. What did Friar Tuck say of Robin Hood?

6. Who stopped the dogs and how?

7. How did Will show unmitigated bravery?

8. Why did people stop and stare at the three travelers?

9. Why do the cook and Little John fight?

10. Why did Robin invite Arthur to join the merry men?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Many people would say that the death of the first man wasn't justified and the reactions of the rashness of youth, but would support the death of Guy of Gisbourne as he was a really bad person. Do you think killing someone is ever justified? Why or why not?

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

What kind of story is this novel? In what ways are the characters unbelievable? What kinds of events are likely blown out of proportion and how do you think this happened?

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