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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 did Robin ask of the Bishop for the bride?

2. What does Little John want to wear for a disguise?

3. How did Little John fare in the Sheriff's employ?

4. Why did Robin follow the voices and commotion?

5. For what reason did Little John head to see Hugh Longshanks of Ancaster?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why do the cook and Little John fight?

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

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

5. Why wouldn't anyone go to serve the warrant for Robin Hood's arrest?

6. Why didn't the bishop want to dine with Robin in Sherwood?

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

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

9. For what kinds of reasons were the people who joined Robin's band outcasts?

10. What does Robin ask of his band of men when he leaves?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What kind of man is Robin Hood? Why do you think this? What kind of friend is he? What kind of leader is he? Is he trustworthy? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Robin uses many disguises, but his boldness quickly gives him away to any that know him. What exception is there to this rule? On what common holiday are similar games played, and what is the historical significance behind this ritualistic day?

Essay Topic 3

For what kind of principles were battles fought in the age of Robin Hood? For what kinds of principles are battles fought today? What has changed? Why do you think this is?

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