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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 does the author not bid that you follow further?

2. What day did he leave to find someone to help him?

3. Where were the other two friars headed?

4. What happened when Little John fired upon the Sheriff?

5. What was the name of the yeoman who'd held his own until he met William?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Robin ask of his final resting place?

2. Many times, the word "shriving" is used in this section. What does it mean?

3. What did Gilbert say of Robin's shooting?

4. How did Little John force the other friars to let him come with them?

5. What did the King say of Richard of the Lea's loyalty to Robin Hood?

6. What was unique about the poor man's shoes?

7. Why does the author say that he doesn't blame the reader for putting down the book?

8. Who was the person that Robin ran into and why was he hated?

9. How did "Guy of Gisbourne" explain the blood on his clothes?

10. Why did the Queen argue so valiantly for Robin?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

For what values do you think a knight would enter service? What about a merry man? What about a soldier? Compare and contrast the three.

Essay Topic 3

Explain the differences between the book and most movies about Robin Hood. What main differences do you find? Why do you think these differences exist?

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