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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 would have happened if Sir Richard had not intervened?
2. Robin talked until Little John promised....?
3. What was the Prior fond of?
4. What does Robin tell his men to be?
5. What was said was on the challengers hands?
Short Essay Questions
1. Who was the person that Robin ran into and why was he hated?
2. Why was it that the Prioress betrayed Robin?
3. What gifts were given to the Knight?
4. Why did the Knight pawn his land and for what reason?
5. What did Gilbert say of Robin's shooting?
6. What was unique about the poor man's shoes?
7. How did Robin convince Little John not to hurt the women of the Priory?
8. Why wouldn't the Sheriff help the Knight?
9. How did the Corn Engrosser dress to travel in anonymity?
10. In today's language, explain how the Bishop of Hereford got the King to break his promise to the Queen.
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
In old England, a person could become an outlaw for little to no reason, and if the person was favored by the courts, could be put to death. How does this reflect a different judicial system than is present today? Do you think it is better or worse, and why?
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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