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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Why does Brother Luke continue taking Robin swimming, even in fall?
(a) It is tradition.
(b) It is required by Sir Peter.
(c) It strengthens his spirit.
(d) It passes the time.
2. Who teaches Robin to sing?
(a) Sir Peter.
(b) Brother Matthew.
(c) His father.
(d) Brother Luke.
3. What helps pass the time, for Robin, on the long journey to his father?
(a) Listening to John sing and play.
(b) Listening to Brother Luke chant.
(c) Listening to the river.
(d) Listening to the wind.
4. What food is made for Robin before he falls asleep when he reaches his destination in Section 9?
(a) Dumplings.
(b) Stew.
(c) Bannock.
(d) Colcannon.
5. What does Robin keep in his pocket for the gatekeeper?
(a) Honey cakes.
(b) Bubble gum.
(c) Turkey.
(d) Water.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does Robin chastise himself for doing - even in joy – in Section 10?
2. What does Robin have to do to get to the other side of the river in Section 9?
3. What natural element causes concern shortly after John leaves in Section 8?
4. What does Robin eat in Section 6 following his night in the outdoors?
5. What does Adam say about the strength of the attacking army?
Short Essay Questions
1. What possible enemies does the castle face, and how could they breech the defenses, according to John-go-in-the-Wynd and Adam? What tactics could enemies use?
2. Describe Robin’s encounter with the Welsh soldiers. What happened, and how did he escape?
3. Describe the meeting of Robin’s mother and father with Robin. What is said, what are their reactions?
4. Describe the scene in Section 6 when Brother Luke guides Robin to swim, even though it is cold. What is his purpose in this?
5. Describe Robin’s relationship with Alan-at-gate. What type of person is Alan, and what does Robin learn about him quickly?
6. What happens before the end of the day in Section 8? What does that mean for the people of the town? Where are they?
7. Describe what Robin sees in the snow on Christmas Eve, coming down the road. What is the significance to Robin?
8. What is the plan for the attack on the Welsh? How will the aid army know when to strike, and how will they strike?
9. How are Robin and John-go-in-the-Wynd greeted on their arrival back into the castle in Section 10? What is given to John, and how does Brother Luke reward him?
10. Describe the White Hart. What is it, how do the men feel about it. How does it look?
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