The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

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The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 127 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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 Little John speak of Robin and his band to the Sheriff?

2. How many days did it take Robin's pain to fade?

3. How long was Robin in Sherwood forest?

4. Why would no man kiss the dame willingly?

5. How many times did the Sheriff of Nottingham try and take Robin?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did the Sheriff think to take Robin for a fool?

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

3. How did the Sheriff's men at the Blue Boar know it was Will Stutely even though he was disguised?

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

5. How did Will show unmitigated bravery?

6. Why does Robin give back the Sheriff his silver and not take his money?

7. For what two reasons did the Sheriff of Nottingham vow to bring the outlaw Robin Hood to justice?

8. Why did the other foresters not go after Robin Hood?

9. What was Little John's dilemma?

10. Why did people try to get May Ellen from her tower and why wouldn't she marry?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Despite many of the merry men being adept at their 'manly sports', many lose battles. Explain what can occur in a battle in order to make it go wrong. Pick three sports and explain how a character could come to lose such a battle.

Essay Topic 2

How does Robin's band differ from a gang? In which ways are they the same? How do you think Robin's band would fare today? What changed in the population to make this the case?

Essay Topic 3

Capital punishment is used throughout this novel as being a good alternative to true justice. Do you support or disagree with this statement? Why or why not? What would you suggest instead?

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