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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 area did Robin come to?

2. How many pounds did Robin walk away with?

3. How many tuns of alcohol was the king wagering?

4. What does Robin dress as?

5. What nail did the Corn Engrosser twist to gain access to the boots?

Short Essay Questions

1. What three things does the King hold dear?

2. Why was it that the Prioress betrayed Robin?

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

4. Why wouldn't the Sheriff help the Knight?

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

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

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

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

9. What gifts were given to the Knight?

10. Why did Little John help the ladies?

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

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?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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