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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 hold as he died?
2. How much money did Robin bring with him?
3. Where were the other two friars headed?
4. What is in the bowl?
5. Where did Good King Richard die?
Short Essay Questions
1. In today's language, explain how the Bishop of Hereford got the King to break his promise to the Queen.
2. Why did Little John help the ladies?
3. Why does the author say that he doesn't blame the reader for putting down the book?
4. What was unique about the poor man's shoes?
5. Who was the person that Robin ran into and why was he hated?
6. What did the message from Richard mean and what was it?
7. What fascinated Sir Richard about the youth in the wrestling match?
8. What did the King say of Richard of the Lea's loyalty to Robin Hood?
9. Many times, the word "shriving" is used in this section. What does it mean?
10. Why did Sir William head to Sherwood?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
A lot of stories start out from being fact, but through time are distorted to almost heroic proportions. Give at least two examples of such distortions that are made or may originate from fact. These stories usually enlist people that actually existed at one point.
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
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?
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